Making real change
Children matter in Victoria. It’s a great place to learn and grow.
To help keep children and young people safe and families strong, join Victoria’s child protection service.
You can make a real difference by becoming a child protection practitioner, investigating and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who are at risk of harm or neglect.
You will draw on your personal skills including:
- thinking analytically
- working well under pressure
- developing new programs, or strengthening existing programs to improve outcomes for at risk children and young people
- collaborating with a diverse group of people towards a common goal.
Working in child protection offers many benefits including:
- flexible work options
- generous leave provisions
- ongoing training and development
- access to wellbeing and support programs.
If living and working in a regional location, you may also be eligible to an additional financial retention allowance.
Learn about working in child protection

Child protection jobs - recruitment journey
What to expect and know before applying for a role with child protection.

Child protection jobs - work in regional Victoria
Now is the perfect time to consider relocating to regional Victoria and having a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Child protection jobs - work in child protection
Learn about the different roles available in child protection, as well as salaries, benefits and office locations.
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