Senior Child Protection Practitioner
Core
Senior Child Protection Practitioner supervising team members, managing complex child safety cases, and ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people in community, residential, and secure settings.
Role type
Senior IC child protection practitioner (supervisory)
Builds
Safety plans and case management outcomes for vulnerable children and families
Domain
Child protection and family services
Required skills
risk assessment, case planning, legislative compliance, Aboriginal cultural understanding, team supervision, critical inquiry, reflective practice, travel management
Preferred skills
experience in country/regional settings, overnight work flexibility
Technologies
case management systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Supervise team members in daily tasks and case practice; conduct risk assessment and analysis; provide case planning advice and support high-risk cases; lead planning and review of issues; facilitate reflective practice for team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities