CareerPlan

Practice Leader, Adoption Information Service

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$111k–$122k2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead a skilled team supporting children, families and people affected by adoption across Victoria, guiding complex casework and shaping better outcomes.

Role type

Senior IC practice leader (adoption services)

Builds

Safe, informed and caring adoption services for children and families

Domain

Public sector social work / child welfare

Required skills

complex casework management, adoption expertise, policy development, staff supervision, court report preparation, trauma-informed assessment

Preferred skills

counselling or casework practical experience, knowledge of child placement laws

Technologies

Adoption Act 1984, court reporting tools

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex casework including assessments and case plans; provide expert guidance and supervision to adoption workers; develop and deliver adoption education and training; lead the development and review of policies and procedures; prepare and review court reports and briefings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties