Advanced Child Protection Practitioner, Gippsland

You're Needed in Gippsland - Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) roles

You'll be part of a team where you'll have opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive difference.

As an advanced child protection practitioner, you will receive and assess reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. Conduct investigations and develop plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This may include taking matters to court. You will often be dealing with more complex cases and will operate with an increased level of autonomy appropriate for the role.  

Benefits  

• Commencement Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Access to free Child protection wellbeing program (CPWP) and child protection health program (CPHP) designed to support the wellbeing of child protection staff 
• Generous leave provisions, 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carers leave, an extra 5 days of additional leave after 12 months of service 
• Child Protection Practice Induction Program delivered over 5 weeks, to equip new starts with the necessary practice knowledge and skills 
• Regional benefits, retention allowance of $2,500 for child protection practitioners that live in certain regional locations. Find out more here Regional Benefits 
• Flexibility work arrangements, flexible start and finish times, condensed working arrangements, part-time options and more 
• An annual clothing allowance of $650  

DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information at Child protection jobs - Child protection jobs – international recruitment | vic.gov.au 

New starters in Outer Gippsland Area

We've created a program to support you in your new role. The New Starter Employee Support and Training program runs for 12 months. It offers tailored support to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.

You'll learn:

• how we work
• what the local priorities are, and how your work will contribute to these priorities
• about the local child protection service system. This includes learning who the key funded agencies are, and what services they offer.

You will continue to receive ongoing support in the role to help you succeed.

Career opportunities

You will be able to access the same career opportunities in regional locations as if you were in metropolitan locations. You will have full access to the range of wellbeing and development programs.

Relocating to Gippsland

The department may offer relocation support to help with your move. This will allow you to focus on settling in and getting started in your new role. 

Retention allowance

You will be able to access Child Protection Retention Allowance. This is available once you are working and living in Gippsland. Visit the regional benefits web page for more information.

Our recruitment process  

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 04 November 2026.  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Successful candidates are required to attend a 5 week mandatory practice induction program  

Key responsibilities:  

• Conducting risk assessments and investigations   
• Managing complex cases, problem solving and presenting matters to the Children's Court of Victoria as required   
• Being responsible for supporting and developing Beginning Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating your expertise through case practice   
• Determining case plans (including stability plans, cultural plans and therapeutic treatment plans) for the safety and wellbeing of children 
• Delivering case practice and case management services for children and young people who are either living with family or placed in out of home care.   

Click here to access the Position Description, (option to download to word available) 

Skills and experience required

• Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience   
• Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years' case work or similar relevant experience in child and family social work  
• A valid driver's license (learner's permit not acceptable)
• A current working with children's check card

Our recruitment process   

• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position 
• Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 04 November 2026   
• Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required 
• Successful candidates are required to attend 5 week mandatory practice induction program  

How to Apply     

Click the' Apply' button, you will be directed to our platform where you will be required to create an account if you do not already have one.    

Applications are open from 14^th September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 11 October 2026

Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents) 

• Resume 
• Proof of your working rights for Australia (passport and/or a copy of a valid visa) 
• Qualifications certificate* 
• Official academic transcript or USI statement 
• Driver licence 

* If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy. 

Important Information    

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format, please contact us.     

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