Advanced Child Protection Practitioner- IAP

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - Internal Advancement Process  

As an outcome of the Child Protection Operating Model (CPOM) implementation substantive CPP3 employees will have the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability at the CPP4 level, and where successful will have their substantive role uplifted.   

To be eligible you must be a current, ongoing CPP3 employee who holds mandatory qualifications and can demonstrate that you have successfully been meeting your performance goals at a high standard as a Child Protection Practitioner.  

To assess your capabilities at the CPP4 level, you will be required to participate in an online assessment centre that involves a group activity and short written task.  

As a part of this process, we will be seeking referee checks, including one from your current manager to confirm findings from the assessment centre. It is recommended that you discuss your intent to apply with your current manager so they can plan to complete the online reference check promptly.  Please note if you are still completing your probation period your manager may be contacted to discuss the suitability of your application.   

About the role   

At the CPP4 level you will have the opportunity to drive your own cases, work with others, combining your qualifications, experience and expertise across the team portfolio.    

You will operate with a higher degree of autonomy, leading the planning review and management of your own case load and you will competently work on cases of greater complexity.    

Additionally, you will support and model collaborative practice with stakeholders and colleagues and provide support and guidance to students and colleagues with less experience, where applicable.   

For further information about the role including capabilities and key selection criteria, please review the position description attached or discuss with your current supervisor/team leader.   

How to Apply and Next Steps   

To apply please attach your current resume/CV and a short covering letter. The online application process uses a short form and should take approximately 5 minutes.    

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be invited to attend an online assessment centre where you will complete three assessments being a case review activity, group activity and individual written activity. The assessments have been specifically designed with the CPP4 capabilities in mind and discuss scenarios you might face at this level.    

Online assessment centre involving a case study review, group activity and written assessment will be held the week of 02 September 2026. You will receive advance notification should you progress to this stage. 

For further information please contact  hrdivisional@dffh.vic.gov.au.    

Applications will close midnight on Sunday 09 August 2026. 

Late applications will only be accepted by exception.