Case Practice Support Worker (CPP2) vacancies within Outer Gippsland Area

Case Practice Support Practitioners (CPP2) are integral to child protection and involves case support tasks, such as facilitating contact visits, transporting children to services and other case support duties such as:

• observing and assessing the interactions between children and family members
• providing reports to child protection case managers to assess and plan for the child's best interests.

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.

Office Locations:

• South Division - Sale & Bairnsdale

Hours: Full-time (76 hours per fortnight) / Part-Time and job share options may be available that meet programs needs during peak periods between 7am to 7pm

Salary Range: $62,742 - $77,430 per annum, plus superannuation

How to Apply and Assessment Centre Stage: 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.

For further information please contact hrdivisional@dffh.vic.gov.au