Department of Communities WA – Cannington WA
5d ago, from Department of Communities WA
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.
Responsibilities
* Leading and managing a District team delivering child protection services under the Children and Community Services Act 2004, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing.
* Supervising and supporting case workers in complex child protection work, including intervention decisions and case management for families and children in care.
* Chairing planning forums and contributing to complex case work and broader District planning alongside the District Director.
* Allocating resources, managing workloads, and maintaining team capability through supervision, collaboration, and staff development.
* Monitoring and reporting on team performance, ensuring quality assurance of case documentation and compliance with reporting requirements.
Qualification Requirements
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.
Benefits
* 3 days additional public sector holidays per annum
* 15 days personal leave (pro rata for part-time) per annum
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* 20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with an annual leave loading payment
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.
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.
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