Child Protection Specialist

1 week ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Role Overview: The Child Safety Officer plays a crucial role in safeguarding the welfare, belonging, and overall wellbeing of children and young individuals involved in the child protection system. This position is tasked with delivering essential statutory child protection services, which encompass assessment, intervention, casework, and case management, all in alignment with relevant legislation and practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Integrated Service Delivery: Provide accountable and collaborative child protection services for intricate cases, ensuring respect for the cultural and contextual backgrounds of each child, young person, family, and community, in accordance with departmental policies and statutory obligations.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Engage as part of a diverse team, which may include representatives from various agencies, to conduct high-quality, strengths-based child protection practices, including thorough assessments, interventions, casework, and complex case management.
  • Professional Relationships: Build and maintain culturally appropriate and professional relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, including children, young people, families, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), and other service providers.
  • Quality Service Delivery: Promote a culture of excellence in frontline service delivery through collaboration, commitment, and adherence to professional ethics.
  • Case Management: Ensure the maintenance of high-quality case records in line with departmental requirements for case management.
  • Continuous Development: Actively participate in ongoing learning, training, and professional development to keep practice knowledge and skills current and evidence-based.
  • Quality Improvement: Contribute to strategies aimed at continuous quality improvement within the child protection framework.
  • Mentorship: Utilize professional experience in relevant child protection fields to provide guidance and mentorship to new and less experienced Child Safety Officers, aiding in their skill and knowledge development.

Occupational Group: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work



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