Senior Child Safety & Protection Leader

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety in Queensland seeks a Senior Child Safety Officer to deliver accountable, collaborative protection services for complex cases in culturally respectful ways. You will work with families, children, NGOs, medical professionals and police to ensure evidence-based practice.

You will mentor less experienced officers, contribute to quality improvement, and maintain high-quality case records in line with departmental policies,

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent per CSO qualification requirements.
• Blue Card clearance.
• C class driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated child protection services for complex cases.
• Collaborate with children, families, NGOs, medical professionals, police and others to ensure high-quality practice.
• Maintain high-quality case records per departmental requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior officers.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement strategies.

Skills

Collaboration

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Strength-based practice

Record keeping

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Work / related field

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety in Queensland seeks a Senior Child Safety Officer to deliver accountable, collaborative protection services for complex cases in culturally respectful ways. You will work with families, children, NGOs, medical professionals and police to ensure evidence-based practice.

You will mentor less experienced officers, contribute to quality improvement, and maintain high-quality case records in line with departmental policies,