Job Title: Child Safety Officer
Job Summary:
This role involves delivering statutory child protection services, including assessment, intervention, casework and case management. Child Safety Officers work in teams based in Child Safety Service Centres, covering specific geographical areas throughout Queensland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver integrated child protection services for complex cases, respecting the culture and context of each child, young person, family and community.
* Undertake high-quality strengths-based child protection practice, including assessment, intervention, casework and complex case management.
* Form culturally appropriate professional working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, children, young people and families, NGOs and other service providers.
* Foster a culture of quality frontline service delivery based on collaboration, cooperation and commitment to excellence.
* Maintain high-quality case records and participate in continuous learning, training and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary and evidence-based.
* Contribute to continuous quality improvement strategies and provide coaching and mentoring to new and less experienced Child Safety Officers.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in child protection or related field
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Highly developed problem-solving and analytical skills
* Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary package
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* A supportive and collaborative work environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families, please submit your application.