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.

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Job Details

Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Various Job Function: Child protection Classification: CPP 5.2 Work Location: Mildura - Mallee area Reference: VG/VG/SEPT26TMAHSMA Closing Date: 30-Oct-2026 Salary Range: $128,635 - $140,849 Job Duration: N/A

Position Details

Team Manager, Child Protection After Hours Service, Mallee Area (Mildura)

We are seeking a proactive and resilient Team Manager to join our After Hours program on a ongoing, full-time rostered basis and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families. This position will be based in Mildura.

The After-Hours program operates on a structured, rostered model and provides response and emergency outreach visits as required to all child protection matters that are received outside core business hours; at night, on weekends and on public holidays. This role attracts excellent penalty rates and allowances.

In this role you will join a passionate team that shares your commitment to keeping children safe and families connected. You will be responsible for effective service delivery which will involve managing a small team of Child Protection Practitioners, allocation of cases, resource and budget management. You will have the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The position will work collaboratively with the Senior Child Protection Practitioners to help strengthen case practice and to support the development of practitioners to ensure effective service delivery.

Some of the key responsibilities for Team Managers, include:

• leading planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
• reviewing team documents including case plans and assessments, ensuring reporting obligations are met
• establishing and maintaining strong relationships with their team, colleagues and other stakeholders
• creating an environment that allows for proactive and shared problem solving, supporting the team to use their strengths to resolve issues
• encouraging a learning environment for team members, promoting the need for gaining new knowledge, insights and skills

Skills and experience required

• Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience. Read more about
• 4+ years' work experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare. Read more about
• A valid driver's license (learner's permit not acceptable)
• Hold or obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)