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You're Needed in Gippsland - Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) roles
You'll be part of a team where you'll have opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive difference.
As an advanced child protection practitioner, you will receive and assess reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. Conduct investigations and develop plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This may include taking matters to court. You will often be dealing with more complex cases and will operate with an increased level of autonomy appropriate for the role.
Benefits
DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information at Child protection jobs - Child protection jobs – international recruitment | vic.gov.au
New starters in Outer Gippsland Area
We've created a program to support you in your new role. The New Starter Employee Support and Training program runs for 12 months. It offers tailored support to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.
You'll learn:
You will continue to receive ongoing support in the role to help you succeed.
Career opportunities
You will be able to access the same career opportunities in regional locations as if you were in metropolitan locations. You will have full access to the range of wellbeing and development programs.
Relocating to Gippsland
The department may offer relocation support to help with your move. This will allow you to focus on settling in and getting started in your new role.
Retention allowance
You will be able to access Child Protection Retention Allowance. This is available once you are working and living in Gippsland. Visit the regional benefits web page for more information.
Our recruitment process
Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake psychometric assessments followed by attending a virtual online assessment centre on Wednesday 04 November 2026.
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Successful candidates are required to attend a 5 week mandatory practice induction program
Key responsibilities:
Click here to access the Position Description, (option to download to word available)
Skills and experience required
Our recruitment process
How to Apply
Via the careers.vic advert https://www.careers.vic.gov.au/job/advanced-child-protection-practitioner-gippsland-88043
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 14th September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 11 October 2026
Please ensure you have uploaded Mandatory Application Documents (Your application will not be progressed without these documents)
* If you have full registration or membership with a Social Work Board or Association within or outside Australia, please attach a copy.
Important Information
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.
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