In-Demand Child protection Jobs in Shepparton, Vic

Senior Child Protection Practitioner
DFFH Child Protection Practitioner —Shepparton VIC
- $116,413 - $128,631 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
3d
Lived Experience Worker - ECT
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Clinic
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
7d
Outside of School Hours Care Assistant Coordinator - Guthrie Street Primary School
TheirCare —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance program
2d
Clinician - Mental Health Triage 1
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- $110,479 - $130,603 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d
Clinician - Adult Community Mental Health
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- $99,605 - $127,870 a year
- Part-time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Clinician - Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
3d
Clinician - Early Psychosis
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Room Leader Early Childhood
Government schools —Shepparton VIC
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Professional development assistance
14d
Senior Clinician - Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d
Clinician - Mental Health Triage
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- $110,479 - $130,603 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d
Case Manager - Kinship Care
Berry Street —Shepparton VIC
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Psychology
- Social Work
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
12h
Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Nursing
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
11d
Psychiatry Registrar - August 2026
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Full-time
- Clinic
- University
- Discharge planning
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d
Community and General - Paediatrician
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Paediatrics
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Clinician - Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Senior Family Lawyer
Victoria Legal Aid —Shepparton VIC
- $113,668 - $131,153 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Work from home
School Psychologist
Berry Street —Shepparton VIC
- $103,000 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
8d
Registered Nurse - Dialysis Unit
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Nursing
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
3d
Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) - Community Health
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for child protection jobs.

Clinician - Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
The incumbent will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of enhancements to the model of care for children, youth and families, ensuring…
3d
Senior Clinician - Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
The incumbent will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of enhancements to the model of care for children, youth and families, ensuring…
10d

I want to receive the latest job alert for child protection in shepparton, vic

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

child protection jobs near shepparton, vic

Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Shepparton VIC

Case Manager jobs in Shepparton VIC

Care Coordinator jobs in Shepparton VIC

Early Childhood Specialist jobs in Enoggera Qld

Early Childhood Specialist jobs in Melbourne Vic

Early Childhood Teacher jobs in Bowral Nsw

Early Childhood Specialist jobs in Baulkham Hills Nsw

Early Childhood jobs in Tasmania

Marketing Specialist jobs in Melbourne Vic

Early Childhood Specialist jobs in Eastgardens Nsw

Early Childhood Teacher jobs in Mornington Peninsula Vic

Family Lawyer jobs in Sydney Nsw

Family Personal Assistant jobs in Sydney Nsw

Country Lawyer jobs in Victoria

Property Lawyer jobs in Sydney Nsw

Family Lawyer jobs in Greater Adelaide Sa

Family Lawyer jobs in Canberra Act

Family Lawyer jobs in Liverpool Nsw

Family Violence jobs in New South Wales

Mental Health Clinician jobs in Sydney Nsw

Senior Child Protection Practitioner

DFFH Child Protection Practitioner
Shepparton VIC

Apply Now

Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$116,413 - $128,631 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Visa sponsorship
Annual leave

Qualifications

Working with children
Driver Licence
Recruiting
Diploma
Working with Children Check
Child welfare

Full Job Description

Senior Child Protection Practitioner

The role

Mutiple opportunities are available within our Shepparton office.

If 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 supporting stronger families, and protecting future generations.

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 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.

At the CPP5.1 Senior Practitioner level, you will supervise team members in daily tasks through a structured and supportive learning program. This role will hold a caseload commensurate with supervisory responsibilities.

The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children. Department vehilces are used to support this role.

Key responsibilities for Senior Child Protection Practitioner, include:

assist others to reflect on interpersonal interactions, encouraging self-reflection to enhance relationships and communication
establish and maintain strong relationships with the team, colleagues and other stakeholders
develop and coach others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis
provide case planning advice, guidance and support to others; directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk
lead planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements

See position description for further detail about the role. You can read more about child protection on our website.

Why work for child protection

Read more about the benefits of joining child protection.

Along with an annual salary of $116,413 - $128,631 and 12% superannuation you will receive:

annual clothing allowance of $650, pro rata for part-time employees
yearly annual wage increases of 3 per cent over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024
20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carer's leave and an extra 5 days of annual leave after 12 months of service
dedicated and free wellbeing and support program designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of child protection practitioners and their immediate family
regional retention allowance for eligible employees of $2,500 paid twice yearly
relocation support may also be available for employees moving from interstate.
DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information available at Child protection jobs - international recruitment | vic.gov.au

To work in child protection, you will need:

an Australian driver's license, and the legal right to work in Australia
4+ years' work experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare. Read more about Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au
to hold the minimum relevant diploma level qualifications. We are looking for people with social work, welfare, or psychology qualifications. Read more about our qualification requirements
to hold or obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
to complete a National Crime Check before you start

Are 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:

a current resume/CV and a one-page cover letter
copies of your relevant qualifications, including transcripts as specified in your resume/CV
a copy of your visa and coloured copy of your passport, if applicable.

To help you prepare, the recruitment journey is outlined here: Child protection jobs - recruitment journey | vic.gov.au

Practice Induction Program (PIP) - All new Child Protection practitioners are required to complete mandatory, full-time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP). This is delivered online and in person with attendance in Melbourne required for some week blocks. Regional employees will be supported with travel and accommodation arrangements.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

child protection jobs in shepparton, vic

Senior Child Protection Practitioner

Lived Experience Worker - ECT

Outside of School Hours Care Assistant Coordinator - Guthrie Street Primary School

Clinician - Mental Health Triage 1

Clinician - Adult Community Mental Health

Clinician - Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service

Clinician - Early Psychosis

Room Leader Early Childhood

Senior Clinician - Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Service

Clinician - Mental Health Triage

Case Manager - Kinship Care

Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Psychiatry Registrar - August 2026

Community and General - Paediatrician

Clinician - Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre

Senior Family Lawyer

School Psychologist

Registered Nurse - Dialysis Unit

Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) - Community Health

Discover related jobs

I want to receive the latest job alert for child protection in shepparton, vic

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected