In-Demand Child protection practitioner Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - Community Based
DFFH Child Protection Practitioner —City of Bayside VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner - The Orange Door - Hybrid
Berry Street —Heidelberg VIC
- $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social Work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d
Behaviour Support Practitioner - Psychologist, Social Worker, SP or OT
SAL Consulting —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Travel reimbursement
- Annual leave
1d
Community Connector
MacKillop Family Services —Forest Hill VIC
- Full-time
- Time management
- Employee assistance program
7d
Integrated Family Service Senior Practitioner
MacKillop Family Services —Footscray VIC
- Full-time
- Case management
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
Family Services Practitioner
Uniting Vic.Tas —Prahran VIC
- Full-time
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Lawyer
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne VIC
- $90,871 - $104,924 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
10d
Operations Manager - Broadmeadows
Children's Court —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
1d
Targeted Care Package (TCP) Key Worker - Hybrid
Aruma —Bundoora VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Working with children
- Communication skills
Kinship Team Leader
Baptcare —Sunshine VIC
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Psychology
- Social Work
2d
Family Group Conference Convenor - Restoring Families
Uniting Vic.Tas —Blackburn VIC
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
9d
Occupational Therapist - Casual
St Vincent's Health Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- Clinic
- Patient care
- Acute care
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
14d
Senior Civil Lawyer
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne VIC
- $113,668 - $131,153 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
1d
Learning & Teaching Leader (including Digital Technologies)
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School —Epping VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
Team Manager
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Preston VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
2d
Registered Nurse (Coronary Care) - Cardiac Ward/CCU
St Vincent's Health Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
- Gym membership

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Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - Community Based

DFFH Child Protection Practitioner
City of Bayside VIC

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$100,894 - $114,476 a year

Benefits

Visa sponsorship
Annual leave

Qualifications

Social work
Working with children
Driver Licence
Recruiting
Child welfare

Full Job Description

THE ROLE

The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based) is an outposted child protection position that will work as a part of a team from the Support and Safety Hub (Hubs) in the local area. The position will report to the Team Manager (Support and Safety Hubs). The position will be required to, at times, attend the local Child Protection office for child protection related activities and meetings. The position will work collaboratively with services to support earlier and more effective intervention to vulnerable children, young people and their families and, where required, support the engagement of families with services. Work will include direct involvement with unborn children, when there is a high likelihood of child protection intervention post birth. The position will also be required to contribute to the development and delivery of community education to agencies regarding child protection statutory processes and responsibilities.

As an effective Advanced Child Protection Practitioner your role will be receiving and assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will undertake investigations and develop 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 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, including weekends to ensure the wellbeing of children.

You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Risk assessment and analysis: competently works with complex cases. Supports, advises and guides colleagues to understand and apply frameworks as required.
Case planning review and case management: coordinates and leads planning, review and management of own case work.
Critical inquiry: uses outcomes from critical inquiry to develop and build on existing knowledge and skills. Supports, advises and guides others to apply evidence-based frameworks to resolve issues.

Please open the position description to read more.

Benefits

Commencement Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 per annum (plus superannuation)
Access to free Child protection wellbeing program (CPWP) and child protection health program (CPHP) designed to support the wellbeing of child protection staff
Generous leave provisions, 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carers leave, an extra 5 days of additional leave after 12 months of service
Child Protection Practice Induction Program delivered over 5 weeks, to equip new starts with the necessary practice knowledge and skills
Flexibility work arrangements, flexible start and finish times, condensed working arrangements, part-time options and more
An annual clothing allowance of $650

DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information at Child protection jobs - Child protection jobs - international recruitment | vic.gov.au

Our recruitment process

Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience
Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years' case work or similar relevant experience in child and family social work
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position
Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 08 July 2026
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required
Successful candidates are required to attend 5 week mandatory practice induction program

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 14th June 2026.

Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents)

Resume
Proof of your working rights for Australia (passport and/or a copy of a valid visa)
Qualifications certificate*
Official academic transcript or USI statement
Driver licence

If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy.

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child protection practitioner jobs in melbourne, vic

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - Community Based

Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner - The Orange Door - Hybrid

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Psychologist, Social Worker, SP or OT

Community Connector

Integrated Family Service Senior Practitioner

Family Services Practitioner

Lawyer

Operations Manager - Broadmeadows

Targeted Care Package (TCP) Key Worker - Hybrid

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Occupational Therapist - Casual

Senior Civil Lawyer

Learning & Teaching Leader (including Digital Technologies)

Team Manager

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