At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in child protection, ensuring safety and stability for children and young people.
- Company: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing dedicated to supporting vulnerable Victorians.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible hours, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and regional benefits.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while enjoying flexible work arrangements.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work or related fields, valid driver's licence required.
The predicted salary is between 128635 - 140849 $ per year.
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The Child Protection Team Manager is responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, cases awaiting allocation and small teams of practitioners. The Team Manager has the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes. The position will work collaboratively with the Senior Child Protection Practitioners to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners.
The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children. Department vehicles are used to support this role.
Some of the key responsibilities for Team Managers include:
- Leading planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
- Reviewing team documents including court reports, case plans and assessments, ensuring reporting obligations are met
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with their team, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Creating an environment that allows for proactive and shared problem solving, supporting the team to use their strengths to resolve issues
- Encouraging a learning environment for team members, promoting the need for gaining new knowledge, insights and skills
Benefits:
- Salary of $128,635 to $140,849 per annum (plus superannuation)
- Access to free Child protection wellbeing program (CPWP) and child protection health program (CPHP) designed to support the wellbeing of child protection staff
- Generous leave provisions, 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carers leave, an extra 5 days of additional leave after 12 months of service
- Child Protection Practice Induction Program delivered over 5 weeks, to equip new starts with the necessary practice knowledge and skills
- Regional benefits, retention allowance of $2,500 for child protection practitioners that live in certain regional locations
- Flexibility work arrangements, flexible start and finish times, condensed working arrangements, part-time options and more
- An annual clothing allowance of $650
DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa.
Skills and experience required:
- Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience.
- 4+ years' work experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare.
- A valid driver's license (learner's permit not acceptable)
- Hold or obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
How to Apply:
Click the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to our platform where you will be required to create an account if you do not already have one. Applications are open from 28th September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 26 October 2026. Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents): Resume, Proof of your working rights for Australia (passport and/or a copy of a valid visa), Qualifications certificate, Official academic transcript or USI statement, Driver licence.
Important Information:
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Successful candidates are required to attend a 5 week mandatory practice induction program. If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format, please contact us.
Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.59pm.
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