The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing provides a dedicated focus on community well-being. The department includes Child Protection, Prevention of Family Violence, Housing and Disability and Ageing and Carers.
The department is seeking applications from committed and dynamic Social Workers to join the team and provide experience, growth and development.
As a social worker you will be a valued member of our team, you will support Victorians to create safe and caring homes and communities for all families and children.
As a child protection practitioner you will undertake:
- Risk assessment analysis - gathers information through a variety of sources and technologies in order to identify, articulate, and plan for the risks relating to each situation. Applies a strong forensic lens, and professional judgement, to analyse the available evidence.
- Case planning review and case management - draws insights from assessment and analysis to formulate a meaningful and effective case plan, and reviews case progress and outcomes. Co-ordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DHHS and across other agencies and services.
- Critical enquiry - uses evidence-based frameworks to investigate issues and is able to understand the root cause of each issue as well as the potential implications.
This is a permanent full-time position available across metropolitan Melbourne and regional locations.
Salary range - $106,534.00 to $117,716.00 plus superannuation
To apply for this opportunity and review the detailed position description, please see https://childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au/applications
The department is seeking applications from committed and dynamic Social Workers to join the team and provide experience, growth and development.
As a social worker you will be a valued member of our team, you will support Victorians to create safe and caring homes and communities for all families and children.
As a child protection practitioner you will undertake:
- Risk assessment analysis - gathers information through a variety of sources and technologies in order to identify, articulate, and plan for the risks relating to each situation. Applies a strong forensic lens, and professional judgement, to analyse the available evidence.
- Case planning review and case management - draws insights from assessment and analysis to formulate a meaningful and effective case plan, and reviews case progress and outcomes. Co-ordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DHHS and across other agencies and services.
- Critical enquiry - uses evidence-based frameworks to investigate issues and is able to understand the root cause of each issue as well as the potential implications.
This is a permanent full-time position available across metropolitan Melbourne and regional locations.
Salary range - $106,534.00 to $117,716.00 plus superannuation
To apply for this opportunity and review the detailed position description, please see https://childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au/applications
