Job Details

Department: DFFH Child Protection Practitioner Work Type: Ongoing - full time or part time Job Function: Child protection Classification: CPP4 Work Location: VIC - various Reference: VG/R03CPP4INT Closing Date: 12-Apr-2026 Salary Range: $97,955 - $111,142
Position Description

Contact: Child Protection Jobs
childprotectionjobs@dffh.vic.gov.au

Position Details

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner- Intake

Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Generous renumeration and benefits

• Access to salary packaging

Being a Child Protection Practitioner means making real change to the lives of others – keeping children safe and families strong. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you.

About the role

In Intake, you will receive reports from members of the community regarding children that might be at risk. You will assess these reports and decide if further child protection investigation is required. You will also provide advice to the people who make these reports and, where appropriate, help families to access support services.

There are multiple opportunities available in Intake, including:

• Ongoing, Full time and Fixed term, Full time opportunities available in Box Hill

• Ongoing, Full time and Fixed term, Full time opportunities available in Geelong

• Ongoing and Fixed term, Full time opportunities available in Dandenong

• Fixed term, Full time opportunity available in Preston

Key responsibilities include:

• Receive reports about children when there is concern that they need protection

• Conduct an initial risk assessment based on report details

• Attend intake case conferences, where required

• Make follow-up phone calls with professionals to verify and gather information about reports

• Refer cases, where applicable, to community service organisations

• Seek advice and guidance from relevant Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to inform risk assessment.

At the Advanced level, it is expected you will provide support and leadership to less experienced teams members and you may be allocated more complex work.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for professionals who are confident and resilient, with a strong sense of social justice. You must be empathetic and open to change when working collaboratively with families and other professionals. A great deal of case work involves statutory investigation, analysis and critical thinking.

You will bring an understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic), plus understanding of the legislative, policy, and practice requirements relating to family violence and to families impacted by drug and/or alcohol abuse and can apply these skills in practice.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information available at