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International Recruitment and Relocation

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The applications for CPP4 Advanced Child Protection and CPP5 Senior Child Protection International recruitment have now closed. 

Please note, if you are an international candidate with your own visa and are heading to Australia (or here already), we would welcome your application for a job in Child Protection, via the DFFH Careers webpage.

Now is an exciting time for experienced social workers and child protection professionals to relocate to Victoria, Australia.

Child protection work is rewarding and fulfilling. You need to be a confident, flexible and resilient individual. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) is committed to providing you with ongoing career support through learning and development opportunities and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Eligible international candidates will be sponsored for four years under the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa at the Advanced and Senior Child Protection Practitioner levels (CPP4 and CPP5).

Information session

There are no information sessions currently scheduled, however please check this page regularly for updates.

The information sessions are interactive and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Relocation and application Information

We recommend you complete research into life in Victoria and the Child Protection role.

The Live in Melbourne website is a great place to start your relocation journey and discover what life would be like in Victoria.

To learn more about this opportunity you will find a candidate information pack, the department’s office locations, relocation support and how to apply through the links below:

Child protection recruitment process flowchart

For further information send us an email at cpglobalattraction@dffh.vic.gov.au.