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Team Manager, Child Protection

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Manage a small team of child protection practitioners, oversee case planning and risk assessment, and ensure the safety and development of children and young people in Bayside Peninsula, Victoria.

Role type

Team Manager, Child Protection

Builds

Safe and stable outcomes for children and young people in the Bayside Peninsula area

Domain

Child protection, social work, public sector

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Case management, risk assessment, team leadership, budget management, court reporting, knowledge of Aboriginal culture and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle, valid driver's licence

Preferred skills

Experience in country regions, willingness to work overnight and early mornings

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Authorize plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment and mitigation; lead planning, review and management of case work; review team documents including court reports and case plans; demonstrate expertise in reflective practice

Seniority

Manager, hands-on team lead