Advanced Child Protection Practitioners - Geelong Working in child protection If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you. Child protection work is interesting, challenging, busy and fulfilling and involves therapeutic and analytical skills. You will be working in collaboration with families, Community Sector Organisations and professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children. Benefits of a career in Child Protection As a Victorian government employee, you will have access to a broad range of benefits and entitlements. These include access to professional development opportunities through training programs, peer support networks and access to a dedicated and free wellbeing and a support program specifically designed to support our child protection employee's mental health and wellbeing. More information on the benefits in working with child protection can be found on our webpage Department of Families Fairness and Housing Victoria | Child protection Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) You will bring your suitable experience to strengthen your strong sense of social justice and understanding that families are complex, with their own unique histories. You will work with more complex cases and situations and operate with an increased level of autonomy appropriate for the role. Key responsibilities for Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4), include but are not limited to: • 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• Working collaboratively with the Team Managers to strengthen case practice• Providing effective service delivery and support other practitioners• Determining case plans (including stability plans, cultural plans and therapeutic treatment plans) for the safety and wellbeing of children, and• 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. Location: Geelong For further information about these roles please visit Child protection jobs - position descriptions | vic.gov.au Make the decision to pursue a fulfilling professional career and make a difference in vulnerable children's lives. Go Where You're Needed – Do a Job that Matters. Salary: CPP4: $95,102 to $107,905 Assessment Stages and Key Dates If shortlisted for a CPP4 role, you will be required to undertake online psychometric and personality assessments by a set date. Anticipated online Assessment Centres: Advanced (CPP4): week commencing Tuesday 28 April 2025 Dates will be advised to progressing candidates once confirmed Commencement Dates: All new child protection employees to the department are required to complete one week of mandatory online training modules from 30 June 2025 and then attend a mandatory full time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP) on Tuesday 08 July 2025. PIP is designed to provide new staff to the child protection program with the necessary practice knowledge and skills relating to the role. Successful candidates will be required to attend the PIP in person in Melbourne, with accommodation, travel and meals included. Note preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including national police check, international police check (if required), misconduct screening, qualification checks and two professional reference checks. How to Apply: Please refer to Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au prior to submitting your application to ensure your application is complete. Please note: For this role, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review our Careers Page. This page provides information on the department's recruitment and pre-employment screening processes.