Child Protection Practitioner - Intake Working in Child Protection Intake, you will receive reports from members of the community regarding children that might be at risk. You will assess these reports and decide if further child protection investigation is required. You will also provide advice to the people who make these reports and, where appropriate, help families to access support services. This is a fast-paced, dynamic working environment which would require you to think on your feet and be responsive. We have multiple opportunities available as follows: Ongoing, Full time and Fixed term, Full time opportunities available in Box Hill Fixed term, Full time opportunity available in Geelong Fixed term, Full time opportunities available in Dandenong Salaries Current salary ranges (based on full time rosters and excluding 12% superannuation) CPP3 $79,122 to $96,073 Employees who hold a Social Work bachelor's degree will commence at a higher salary, currently $82,514. In addition to the salary received, other financial incentives include: four annual wage increases of 3% over the life of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024. salary sacrificing options including vehicle novated leases and private health insurance annual clothing allowance paid on 1 July of $650 (pro rata for part-time employees) Benefits of a career in Child Protection 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. Learn about the benefits and entitlements of being a child protection practitioner. Qualifications To work in child protection in Victoria, you must hold a relevant qualification in social work, welfare, psychology or community services as explained at this link Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au To apply for an Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) role, it is expected you will have a minimum of two years relevant experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare involving case management, along with the required qualifications. Please refer to Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au and ensure you understand and meet the legislated minimum qualification, experience and other requirements of the role prior to submitting your application. Assessment Stages and Key Dates If shortlisted for a CPP4 role, you will be required to undertake online psychometric and personality assessments as below: Anticipated online Assessment Centres: Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Dates will be advised to progressing candidates Commencement Dates: All new child protection employees to the department are required to complete one week of mandatory online training modules on commencement. * Following this, it is mandatory to attend the full-time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP) commencing April or May 2026. PIP is designed to provide new staff to the child protection program with the necessary practice of knowledge and skills relating to the role. Successful candidates will be required to attend the PIP training in person in Melbourne. Travel/accommodation arrangements may be included for regional candidates. Note: preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including national police check, international police check (if required), misconduct screening, qualification checks and two professional reference checks. How to Apply: Please read about requirements and eligibility prior to applying. Working in child protection requires mandatory minimum qualifications. Applications will close midnight on Sunday 08 February 2026.
