In Victoria, we work to ensure children and young people are safe, supported and thriving.
Child protection practitioners play a vital role in communities across the state. They work to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.
Practitioners working in the department who were recruited from overseas and international candidates who want to work in the Victorian child protection workforce may be eligible for:
- a sponsorship under the Skills in Demand visa
- a relocation package.
Sponsorships
You may be eligible for a sponsorship under the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) 4-year visa if you:
- currently live in Australia
- have a valid temporary visa with work rights
- are in or you apply for and secure a full-time, ongoing child protection practitioner role at Child Protection Practitioner (CPP) 4 or 5 level
- meet the other eligibility criteria outlined on the Child protection jobs – international recruitment webpage.
Relocation packages
There are many benefits to a job in child protection. If you move from New Zealand to Victoria to work in a Child Protection Practitioner (CPP) 4 or 5 role you may be eligible for a relocation package.
Apply now for a job in Child Protection in Victoria, Australia and go where you are needed.
You may be eligible for a relocation package if you:
- are looking to move from New Zealand to Victoria
- have a valid visa with work rights
- apply for and secure a full-time, ongoing child protection practitioner role at Child Protection Practitioner (CPP) 4 or 5 level.
How to apply
Child Protection Practitioner (CPP) 4 and 5 roles are advertised as they become available on the Careers Vic webpage. This is where you can apply for a role.
For more information, visit the Child protection jobs – international recruitment webpage.