About us

The Department of Health and Human Services develops and delivers policies, programs and services that support and enhance the wellbeing of all Victorians. Our services are in line with the government's vision for making Victoria a stronger, more caring and innovative state.

Our vision is to achieve the best health, wellbeing and safety of all Victorians so that they can live a life they value.

We are building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of vulnerable Victorians.

The department is committed to the safety of its clients. The department takes a zero tolerance approach to abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.

Departmental employees are required to comply with all legal requirements including the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you want a career within a department striving to make Victoria the best place to be and helping shape communities we all want to be part of, then we encourage you to apply.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Diversity Unit on [email protected], using the subject line: Child Protection Principal Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The department has a zero tolerance towards violence within the workplace and recognises the rights of all staff to be free from violence and gender-related discrimination. 

Position Summary:

The Child Protection Principal Practitioner will lead the provision of evidence based, specialist clinical advice and consultation regarding child protection practice and service delivery across a divisional operational area.

Are you:

• Committed to working with children, young people and families
• Able to demonstrate expert skills in child-centred family-focussed welfare practice
• Committed to driving practice excellence and have a passion for supporting practitioners to learn and develop their skills in supporting vulnerable adults, children and families

This role may at times be required to operate outside normal office hours (at night and on weekends and public holidays).