▷ (Urgent) Senior Child Safety Practitioner

Division: Child Protection and Family Support

Position No: Pool Ref COM33625

Salary: Child Safety Qualified Stream Level 2, $113,000 - $125,000 pa + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Albany

Closing Date: 2025-10-13 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

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.

Work where lifestyle meets opportunity in WA's Great Southern Region Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace a more relaxed pace of life in Western Australia's stunning Great Southern Region. Located approximately 4-5 hours southeast of Perth, this breathtaking location offers unspoilt coastline and national parks harbouring some of the world’s rarest species of flora and fauna.

Surrounded by peaceful sandy beaches, nature trails, and historic buildings, Albany is more than a place to work—it's a lifestyle to cherish. Whether you're looking for career growth or a better work-life balance, Albany provides a unique opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying everything this remarkable region has to offer.

Benefits
In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

- Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 10 days Disability Leave
- Discount on private health insurance
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
- 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees

The Opportunity As a Senior Child Safety Practitioner you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for:

- responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004;
- taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary;
- undertaking case work activities of a complex nature;
- providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO;
- providing advice and expertise to District staff on the child safety and protection issues;
- assisting and planning with District staff and others to develop community and family capacity to provide a safe environment for children and other vulnerable people;
- developing and maintaining a high degree of knowledge and skills in providing services and supports to families and communities to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children and other vulnerable members of the community;
- investigating serious concerns about the welfare and safety of children and taking action appropriate to the situation.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Kirsty Steytler, Team Leader Child Safety on 0477 640 138.

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 Bachelor's 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.

Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

- A current resume/CV.
- A three (3) page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Emily Parker, HR Consultant on 0478 853 062 or email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Emily Parker.

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