Practice Leader, Service Integrity (Adoption Services)

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is recruiting a Practice Leader for Service Integrity within Adoption Services Victoria, part of the Civil and Enforcement Services Group. As practice leader you will guide casework and support people using adoption services, helping your team make informed decisions about children, families and access to adoption records. The role is fixed-term and full-time until June 2027, paid $110,910-$122,380 per year plus super.

Key responsibilities

• Manage casework and daily services, including professional supervision for adoption workers
• Develop and review case plans, assessments and support strategies to meet individual needs
• Guide workers through complex cases and share advice with other professionals
• Prepare detailed reports, review court reports and present advice and recommendations in court
• Use research to improve policies and services, working with agencies and community groups to address complex needs

Required profile

• A recognised degree in social work or a similar welfare or behavioural field, focused on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics or trauma, preferably with practical counselling or casework
• Adoption expertise, including its history and experience with complex casework and assessments
• Knowledge of adoption law, including the Adoption Act 1984 and placing children in alternative home care
• Sound judgement in applying theory and research to assess needs, review progress and plan support
• Leadership and communication skills to coach staff, understand different views and guide the team through change

Applications close 23 November 2026 and must include a resume and covering letter; attachments can be uploaded in .doc.docx.pdf.txt or .rtf. Pre-employment checks may include national police checks and misconduct screening. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.