Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

DFFH Child Protection Practitioner • Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia • Posted June 10, 2026

Location Bairnsdale, Victoria
Job Type Ongoing - full time or part time
Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted June 10, 2026
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
* Commencement Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 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 necessar...

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