Child Safety Team Lead

Our Organization
We at the State Government of Victoria, Australia aim to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected, and valued life. Our focus is on developing and supporting a well-equipped and highly motivated workforce that serves the community. We work in various settings, including community-based organizations, people's homes, and secure facilities across metropolitan, rural, and regional areas.

The Job Description
This role involves providing effective service delivery, managing resources, budget, cases awaiting allocation, and leading small teams of practitioners. As a Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to ensure the safety, stability, and development of children and young people. Collaboration with Senior Child Protection Practitioners is required to strengthen case practice and provide effective service delivery.

Main Accountabilities:
Risk assessment, analysis, and case management: authorises plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation/intervention
Child-centred and family-focused relationship-based practice: provides oversight and leads practice that is child-centred and family-focused
Problem solving: creates an environment that allows for proactive and shared problem solving
Practice leadership: leads planning, review, and management of assessment and decision making in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements
Benefits
You may be eligible for up to $20,500 worth of incentives if you relocate to a regional area. Additionally, if you live and work in an area classified as 'remote' by the Australian Tax Office, you may be eligible for additional salary packaging arrangements.