Position Details THE ROLE The Child Protection Team Manager (Community Based) is an out-posted child protection position. The Team Manager (Community Based) will report to the Deputy Area Operations Manager and will lead a team of Senior Child Protection Practitioners (Community Based) in the local area. The position will be based at the Support and Safety Hub, but will be required to attend the local child protection office for child protection related activities and meetings. The role requires an operational and strategic approach to ensure an effective, multi-disciplinary service response for families that promotes engagement within the community and reduces the need for child protection intervention. The supervision of the SCPPCB will include reporting on activity and client outcomes. The role will be required to collaborate with the Hub to develop and deliver community education on statutory processes and responsibilities. It will also include undertaking a leadership role in Hub governance arrangements as required. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Be responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, and a team of Senior Child Protection Practitioners (Support and Safety Hubs), including the tracking and reporting of activities and outcomes related to the SCPPSSH. Work in partnership with Support and Safety Hub management and staff from Integrated Family Services, Specialist Women's Services and Men's Services to ensure a collaborative approach to responding to vulnerable children and families and promoting effective interventions. This will include participation in governance arrangements as required. Work in partnership with Support and Safety Hub management and staff to develop and deliver community education to the broader service system on statutory processes and responsibilities, to promote the opportunity for families to receive the most appropriate service at the most appropriate time. Please open the position description to read more. COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status. HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.