Child Protection Practice Leader: Reform & Governance

AbSec - NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbSec in Sydney seeks a Child Protection Practice Specialist to provide high-level expertise and lead reform efforts in child protection practice. You will work with DCJ, ACCOs, Aboriginal communities and academics to implement practical reforms and governance for safer outcomes.

You will develop guidance, tools and training to support consistent practice, monitor reforms and report on progress. This is a fixed-term full-time role in Policy and Advocacy.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social work or related field.
• Extensive experience in child protection or statutory child welfare.
• Expertise in assessment frameworks, decision-making tools and risk identification.
• Sound knowledge of the NSW Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level expert advice and leadership in child protection practice.
• Contribute to CPAP reform design and governance structures.
• Collaborate with DCJ, ACCOs, community and academic partners.
• Develop policy and practice guidance with stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation, evaluate impact and report on reforms.

Skills

Social work

Child protection experience

Risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety

Policy knowledge

Education

Tertiary degree in social work or psychology

Job description

AbSec in Sydney seeks a Child Protection Practice Specialist to provide high-level expertise and lead reform efforts in child protection practice. You will work with DCJ, ACCOs, Aboriginal communities and academics to implement practical reforms and governance for safer outcomes.

You will develop guidance, tools and training to support consistent practice, monitor reforms and report on progress. This is a fixed-term full-time role in Policy and Advocacy.