Senior Child Safety Practitioner / Senior Child Safety Officer - Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d))
Department of Communities WA – posted 1 month ago.
The Department of Communities brings together services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Location
South West Region (Bunbury and Busselton)
* Bunbury – population 32,684, commercial hub, known as The City of Three Waters.
* Busselton – population 37,673, located in the Cape to Cape sub‐region, features Busselton Jetty.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Child Safety Practitioner (Child Safety Qualified Stream Level 2) or Senior Child Safety Officer (Child Safety Unqualified Stream Level 3), you will engage and work with identified at‐risk Aboriginal families to prevent the need for children to enter out‐of‐home care. You will assist and plan with District staff and others to develop community and family capacity to provide a safe environment for children and other vulnerable people, strengthening families' capacity to provide safe care through an intensive in‐home support and case‐management approach.
* Practical and flexible support.
* Aligned with the Department's case plan with the family.
* In accordance with the Children and Community Services Act 2004.
* Responsive to the cultural needs of the family.
Qualification Requirements
You must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant human services area. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
Which Position Do I Apply For?
If you hold an approved Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services, apply for the Senior Child Safety Practitioner—Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d)) (Child Safety Qualified Stream Level 2). If you do not hold an approved qualification, apply for the Senior Child Safety Officer—Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d)) (Child Safety Unqualified Stream Level 3).
What We Offer You
* A safe and healthy working environment.
* Attractive salaries.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Learning and development opportunities.
How to Apply
Apply online and provide:
* A two‐page summary outlining key responsibilities and achievements in the context of this role.
* A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
* A copy of all qualifications, regardless of relevance to the role.
* A current comprehensive resume/CV.
* An application form (for hard‐copy applications only).
Applicants shortlisted will be assessed on all work‐related requirements.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Billie Malseed, Team Leader Child Safety at (08) 6414 2*** or email **************@communities.wa.gov.au. For technical difficulties or alternative formats, contact Joyce Briggs, A/HR Consultant at *************@communities.wa.gov.au.
Attachments
* Application Form
* JDF – Senior Child Safety Officer – Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d)) – CSU3
* JDF – Senior Child Safety Practitioner – Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d)) – CSQ2
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal people as part of a diverse workforce. The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under subsection 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.
All applicants may request adjustments for access needs or alternative communication methods by contacting Joyce Briggs.
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