Senior Child Protection Practitioners, Shepparton and SeymourSenior Child Protection Practitioner, Shepparton and Seymour - Multiple opportunities availableIf you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, a career in child protection is for you.
As an essential worker, you'll have an opportunity to make real changes in communities, keeping children and young people safe and families strong.The Goulburn Child Protection Branch prides itself on its commitment to making children safe, supporting stronger families, and protecting future generations.
The dynamic and professional practitioners located within our Seymour and Shepparton offices serve a diverse client base.The roleBeing part of the child protection team means making a real change to the lives of others, keeping families safe and strong.
The work of a Senior Child Protection Practitioner is complex, challenging, and rewarding.
Senior Practitioners need specialist child welfare knowledge and the ability to engage, and support other practitioners in engaging with children, young people and their families.To be an effective Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have a strong sense of social justice and understand that families are complex, with their own unique histories.
Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery, and support other practitioners in developing plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability, and development of children and young people.Why work for child protectionIn this vital role you will be making a difference to communities across Victoria.
Along with an annual salary of $124,888 to $136,747 and 12% superannuation you will receive:Regional retention allowance for eligible employees of $2,500 paid twice yearly over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement ****Regional relocation assistance available for eligible candidatesAnnual clothing allowance of $650, pro rata for part-time employeesYearly wage increases of 3% over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement ****** days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carer's leave and an extra 5 days of annual leave after 12 months of serviceDedicated and free wellbeing and support program designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of child protection practitioners and their immediate familiesTo work in child protection, you will need:Australian driver's licence, and the legal right to work in Australia4+ years' work experience in social work, welfare or psychologyMinimum relevant diploma level qualifications in social work, welfare, or psychology (read more about our qualification requirements)Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC), held or to be obtainedNational Crime Check completion before you startAre you ready to join us?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply online and provide the following documents in Word format or PDF only:Current and comprehensive resume/CV and a one-page cover letterCopies of relevant qualifications, including transcripts as specified in your resume/CVCopy of your visa and a coloured copy of your passport, if applicableOur department oversees the portfolios of housing, child protection, disability, ageing and carers, prevention of family violence, women, veterans, youth, LGBTIQA+ equality.
In delivering across these portfolios, we work every day to achieve a fairer, safer and more inclusive Victoria.
We support people so they can feel empowered, safe and secure.
#J-*****-Ljbffr