Child Protection Reform Specialist (Aboriginal Focus) | Hybrid

AbSec; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

AbSec is seeking a Child Protection Practice Specialist to help reform assessment, investigation and decision-making in NSW. The role sits in the Sector Innovations Team and collaborates with ALS and DCJ, combining policy, research and community voices to influence child protection reform.

This fixed-term position runs through to June 2027 with potential extension and a hybrid work setup. Key responsibilities include designing assessment frameworks, conducting policy analysis, developing tools

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline.
• Extensive experience in child protection, statutory welfare or related settings.
• Strong analytical, research and policy development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Must hold or have willingness to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check & National Police Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and contribute to the design, review and reform of child protection assessment frameworks, practices and reform initiatives.
• Undertake research, policy analysis, practice reviews and sector consultation.
• Develop policy advice, practice guidance, assessment tools, training materials and implementation resources.
• Lead and participate in co-design activities, workshops and stakeholder consultations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and ACCOs.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of projects and reform initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Policy development

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social Work or Psychology degree

Job description

AbSec is seeking a Child Protection Practice Specialist to help reform assessment, investigation and decision-making in NSW. The role sits in the Sector Innovations Team and collaborates with ALS and DCJ, combining policy, research and community voices to influence child protection reform.

This fixed-term position runs through to June 2027 with potential extension and a hybrid work setup. Key responsibilities include designing assessment frameworks, conducting policy analysis, developing tools