The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Job Details

Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Ongoing - full time or part time Job Function: Child protection Classification: CPP4 Work Location: VIC - various Reference: VG/VG/JULY26CPP4 Closing Date: 09-Aug-2026 Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476

Position Details

Metro: Box Hill (Central After Hours Only)

Regional and After Hours Services: Swan Hill, Hamilton, Horsham, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Bairnsdale, Sale, Warragul, Morwell, Shepparton, Mildura, Ballarat

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.

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.