Practice Leader Sepl - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

THE ROLE

The Child Protection Practice Leader (Sexual Exploitation) plays a critical role in the protection of children and young people from sexual exploitation and is responsible for providing expert practice advice and leadership; supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners and other key partners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating expertise through case management interventions, systems development and relationship building, and bringing about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people.

A key purpose of this role is to more effectively identify children at risk of sexual exploitation, work with Victoria Police to prevent it, and support young people to recover.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Risk assessment and analysis gathers information through a variety of sources and technologies in order to identify, articulate, and plan for the risks relating to each situation. Applies a strong forensic lens, and professional judgement, to analyse the available evidence.
Case planning review and case management draws insights from assessment and analysis to formulate a meaningful and effective case plan, and reviews case progress and outcomes. Coordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DFFH and across other agencies and services.
Critical enquiry uses evidence based frameworks to investigate issues, and is able to understand the root cause of each issue as well as the potential implications.

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COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances.

As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

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