Senior Child Safety Practitioner/Senior Child Safety Officer – FDV

Department of Communities WA; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is looking for a Senior Child Safety Officer to join their Family Domestic Violence Response Team in Derby. The role involves providing services to families affected by domestic violence, conducting safety assessments, and engaging with community resources. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant human services area. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for regular travel to support communities in need.

Benefits

Subsidised Government Regional Officer Housing

Generous Personal Leave Entitlements

Cultural Leave for Aboriginal Employees

Flexible working arrangements

Regular training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in providing services to families dealing with domestic violence.
• Ability to conduct safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to families experiencing or contributing to domestic violence.
• Engage with community groups to coordinate support.
• Conduct initial safety assessments.

Skills

Experience in child protection

Knowledge of domestic violence services

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage with community groups

Education

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

Job description

Senior Child Safety Practitioner/Senior Child Safety Officer – FDV

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers 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.

The Opportunity

There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling in Derby.

As a Senior Child Safety Officer/Senior Child Safety Practitioner Family Domestic Violence you will provide services to families and individuals who are experiencing or contributing to domestic violence.

As a Senior Child Safety Officer Family Domestic Violence (CSU L3) / Senior Child Safety Practitioner Family Domestic Violence (CSQ L2) your day to day may involve:

• Provide a service in conjunction with WA Police Force to families and individuals who are experiencing or contributing to domestic violence.
• Assist identified families and individuals in obtaining support and services to deal with domestic violence.
• Engage with community groups and other agencies in promoting relevant support and coordination for clients experiencing domestic violence.
• Undertake initial safety assessments of individuals and families experiencing domestic violence.

Whilst based in Derby, your position forms part of the West Kimberley Family Domestic Violence Response Team. The team is comprised of 2 other Senior Child Safety Practitioners, WA Police Force Officers and Coordinated Response Service workers. As part of your role, you will be supported with regular opportunities for travel to Broome, Fitzroy Crossing and other remote communities. In Derby you will also work alongside your colleagues from the Derby Office teams, which include a Care Team and a Child Safety / Intensive Family Support Team.

The Kimberley Region

Located in the far north of Western Australia, the stunning Kimberley region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available. Staff in the Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with. A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.

To find out more about living and working in the Kimberley Region, click here.

Benefits of Working With Us

Working in the Kimberley Region attracts great benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• Subsidised Government Regional Officer Housing (free rent in Derby)
• Generous Personal Leave Entitlements (15 Days per annum)
• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• Travel Concessions
• District Allowance $7436 for individuals or $14,872 with dependents and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• 14 Weeks Maternity/Other Parent Leave
• Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
• Air-conditioning subsidies
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave,
• Additional leave entitlements including 1 week North West leave and 1 week Commuted TOIL and Free Pass to the Coast (includes the cost of a return flight to Perth or equivalent for you and your dependents), both accrued after 12 months
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular training and development opportunities

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position (Via Jobs WA).

For further information we encourage you to contact Renae Smith, District Director, on 0430 548 *** or via email on ************@communities.wa.gov.au.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Qualification Requirements

You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or 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.

Which Position Do I Apply For?

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy.

If you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for Senior Child Protection Worker - Family Domestic Violence the position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Senior Child Safety Officer - Family Domestic Violence position.

Join the Department of Communities

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

• A current resume/CV.
• A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF (Via Jobs WA).
• A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if you apply for the Senior Child Protection Worker - Family Domestic Violence).
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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