DFFH Child Protection Recruitment

24/07/2026

Entry level/Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Vacancies available in:
Swan Hill, Hamilton, Horsham, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Bairnsdale, Sale, Warragul, Morwell
Commencement salary:
Entry level (CPP3): $81,496 - $98,955
Advanced (CPP4): $100,894 - $114,476
Child protection work is rewarding, fulfilling, challenging and demanding and you will be working in collaboration with families, Community Sector Organisations and professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children.
You will be responsible of managing a variety of cases and issues increasing in complexity with your experience, while changing the immediate future of at-risk children and their families.

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Entry level (CPP3) https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-VG-JULY26CPP3
Advanced (CPP4) https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-VG-JULY26CPP4

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, ve...

25/05/2026

Entry level/Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Vacancies available in:

Wangaratta, Swan Hill, Sale, Bairnsdale, Morwell

Commencement salary:
Entry level (CPP3): $81,496 - $98,955

Advanced (CPP4): $100,894 - $114,476

Child protection work is rewarding, fulfilling, challenging and demanding and you will be working in collaboration with families, Community Sector Organisations and professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children.

You will be responsible of managing a variety of cases and issues increasing in complexity with your experience, while changing the immediate future of at-risk children and their families.

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02/04/2026

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Multiple opportunities
You will be required to select your office location preference when applying.
Salary: CPP4: $97,955 - $111,142
Make the decision to pursue a fulfilling professional career and make a difference in vulnerable children's lives. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, then a career in child protection is for you. Child protection work is interesting, challenging, busy and fulfilling and involves analytical skills.
You will be working in collaboration with families, Community Sector Organisations and professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children.
Child protection work is rewarding, fulfilling, challenging and demanding. We're looking for professionals who are confident and resilient, with a strong sense of social justice. You must be empathetic and open to change when working collaboratively with families and other professionals. , a great deal of case work involves statutory investigation, analysis and critical thinking.
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We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians.

18/02/2026

Switch to Child Protection is a supported ‘earn and learn’ pathway to a career in child protection.

This program is an opportunity to get the qualifications you need while working in child protection with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

To learn more about this program, please visit : https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/switch-child-protection