Child Protection Talent Register

East Metropolitan Region; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Australia is seeking Child Protection practitioners in the East Metropolitan Region to support vulnerable families and children. Positions are available in fixed-term, permanent, and casual arrangements with salaries ranging from $76,912 to $100,526. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree and a strong understanding of the issues surrounding child welfare. Join a committed team aiming to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Accredited Carer Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
• Communication skills and ability to work with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Protect and care for children and young people in need.
• Support families and individuals at risk.
• Build strong relationships within the team and community.

Skills

Understanding of alternative care of children

Ability to build strong working relationships

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area

Job description

Child Protection Talent Register Division : Child Protection and Family Support Position No : Pool Ref COM24925 Salary : Level 2, $76,912 - $100,526 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024 & CSQ Level 1 / OOU & CSU Level 2, $76,912 - $111,000 pa pro rata + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024 Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual Location : Cannington, Armadale Closing Date : 2026-06-30 4 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Department of Communities protects and cares for Western Australian children and young people who are in need and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.

Are you looking to join the Department of Communities in a key front‑line position located in the East Metropolitan Region? Then you’ve come to the right place!

What is the Talent Register?

The Child Protection Frontline Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for full time and part time opportunities that are:

• fixed term / secondment up to twelve (12) months, or
• transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees

The register is actively monitored by managers to match applicants to available opportunities. You only need to register your interest once, and your application will remain on our jobs register for current and future opportunities.

The benefit of applying through one of our talent registers is that you can be appointed directly via a streamlined process as opportunities become available.

About the roles

If you have a sound understanding of the issues and trends around alternative care of children and the ability to build strong working relationships within the team, the community and with culturally diverse families, we want to hear from you!

Click any of the below position titles to access more information about the role from the Job Description Form (JDF).

Some of the roles you may be considered for as part of the Talent Register include:

Qualification Requirements – Child Safety Practitioner

You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All 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.

If you do not hold an approved qualification for the Child Safety Practitioner role, please apply for one of the below roles:

What we offer you

We offer a safe and healthy working environment, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

I’m ready! How do I apply?

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

• A comprehensive resume / CV. Please include the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your relevant experience.
• If you are applying for the Child Safety Practitioner role, a copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
• A copy of all relevant qualification(s) as specified in your application or resume / CV (if applicable).

You will be asked to select your preferred positions and locations as part of the online application process. Visit our website for tips on how to apply.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team via email.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY / voice calls - 133 677

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click.

Eligibility Requirements

You must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Australian work visa to apply for a role through the register. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the offer of employment. Migration information for international applicants can be found on the website.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

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