Cpp-5.1 Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Supervisory), Child Protection Unit, Mallee Area

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, LGBTQI+ 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. . If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs ( /> THE ROLE The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Supervisory) is responsible for supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice whilst demonstrating their expertise through case practice and the supervision of child protection practitioners.
The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (supervisory) will work collaboratively with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners in the development of 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 have supervisory responsibility, commensurate with their other duties.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Critical Assessment and Reflection Engaging in risk assessment and analysis as well as case management, reporting and engaging in reflective practice. Engaging Others Engaging with children, their families and support networks. Collaborating with other practitioners and services and sharing knowledge. Delivering Results Problem solving, making informed practice decisions, delivering improvements, and managing budgets to achieve best outcomes. Leading and Inspiring Providing practice leadership to families and stakeholders, leading and develop