Cpp2 Case Practice Support Worker

Description:

Benefits of a career in Child Protection
A career in Child Protection is both rewarding and varied. There are numerous career pathways and specialist streams available for those wanting to either advance their career or explore the different areas of expertise.
As a Victorian government employee, you will have access to a broad range of benefits and entitlements. These include access to professional development opportunities through training programs, peer support networks and access to a dedicated and free wellbeing and a support program specifically designed to support our child protection employee's mental health and wellbeing.
More information on the benefits in working with Child Protection can be found on our webpage Department of Families Fairness and Housing Victoria | Child Protection
Case Practice Support Worker (CPP2) vacancies
You will draw on your personal skills including:
* thinking analytically
* working well under pressure
* collaborating with a diverse group of people towards a common goal
Case Practice Support Workers are an integral part of the child protection workforce providing a range of case support tasks for clients in the Child Protection program. As a Case Practice Support Worker, you will supervise access visits between children and their families, conduct risk assessments, transport children to services and provide in home support to families.
The transportation of children is a requirement of this role. As such, you will have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for extended periods of time. 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. You must be comfortable lifting moderate weights such as car seats and children.
You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in Child Protection practice.
For further information about the role including capabilities and key selection criteria, please review the position description attached or visit the Child Protection jobs - position descriptions | vic.gov.au.
Make the decision to pursue a fulfilling professional career and make a difference in vulnerable children's lives. Go Where You're Needed – Do a Job that Matters.
Locations: Geelong
Employment Status: Fixed Term to 27/06/2026. Full-time (76 hours per fortnight) / Part-Time options available
Salary Range: $60,915 - $75,175 per annum, plus superannuation
How to Apply and Assessment Centre Stage:
Applications are open for 2 weeks from Monday 17th March closing Sunday 30th March 2025.
To apply, please upload your current resume/CV and a short covering letter. The online application process uses a short form and should take approximately 10 minutes.
If shortlisted you will be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre where you will complete two assessments being a group activity and a written case study. The written case study has specifically been designed with the CPP2 capabilities in mind and discusses a scenario you might face in this role.
The assessment centres will take place on Zoom on the below dates. In your application you will be asked to nominate your date preference/s.
* Tuesday 8th of April 9am – 11am
* Wednesday 9th of April 9am – 11am
For further information please contact hrdivisional@dffh.vic.gov.au