CareerPlan

Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Senior Child Protection Practitioner providing expert advice, support, and consultation to multi-disciplinary teams and families to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Role type

Senior IC child protection practitioner (community-based)

Builds

Case plans, risk assessments, and intervention strategies for vulnerable children and families

Domain

Child protection and family services

Required skills

risk assessment and analysis, case planning and management, critical inquiry, coaching and mentoring, statutory compliance, community engagement

Preferred skills

experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, family violence services, multicultural affairs

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessment and analysis; provide case planning advice and support; lead planning and review of critical issues; support engagement of families with services; contribute to community education on statutory processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC