Child Safety Practitioner

Department of Communities; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Carers Friendly Employer

Flexible leave

12% superannuation

Novated leases & laptops

Job summary

Department of Communities in Western Australia seeks a Child Safety Practitioner to support child protection, children in care and family support across the region. The role involves responding to safety concerns, pursuing necessary legal actions, and coordinating with agencies to ensure appropriate supports are in place for children and families.

Join a team that values leadership, diversity, and flexible work arrangements, with strong superannuation benefits and a clear path for career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Psychology / relevant human services area.
• Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
• Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with provisions of the Children and Community Service Act 2004.
• Taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary.
• Providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO.
• Assisting identified families and their children with relevant Agencies and community resources to ensure appropriate supports are in place.
• Engaging and working alongside families to strengthen their capacity to provide care and safety to their members in ways that are sustainable, will build resilience in children, families and the community and increase social wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Psychology / relevant human services area

Job description

More Than Just a Job! At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women's interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options - flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future - 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging - novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact. Step into the world of Child Protection and Family Support, where your work is more than just a job. As a Child Safety Practitioner will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with provisions of the Children and Community Service Act 2004.
• Taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary.
• Providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO.
• Assisting identified families and their children with relevant Agencies and community resources to ensure appropriate supports are in place.
• Engaging and working alongside families to strengthen their capacity to provide care and safety to their members in ways that are sustainable, will build resilience in children, families and the community and increase social wellbeing.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information. We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role.

Our Leadership Expectations , outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

If you'd like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Emma Wade, Assistant District Director, on [phone] or via email [e-mail] . For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancies: 4 full-time permanent positions or fixed term with the possibility of extension or permanency available from October.
• Upcoming roles: Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar fixed term or permanent, full-time roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process. Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Psychology / relevant human services area.
• Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
• Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor at [e-mail] and via phone [phone]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.

Need Assistance?

• adjustments
• alternative formats
• recruitment enquiries or
• technical issues

Contact: Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor on 0435 047 287 or [e-mail]. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers National Relay Service: TTY/Voice: 133 677 Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727 SMS Relay: 0423 677 767.

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