Senior Child Protection Specialist

21 hours ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Child Protection Specialist to lead our Child Youth and Family Foster Care program in the Toowoomba region. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires strong leadership skills, experience in child protection services, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team to drive quality outcomes for children, young people, their families, and carers. Your expertise will be essential in providing practice advice, support, and guidance to ensure the effective implementation of our program initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading social purpose organisation, Life Without Barriers, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to address the complex needs of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide supervision and support to a multi-disciplinary team
  • Guide and support the implementation of quality carer assessments, supervision, supports, and reviews
  • Work cooperatively with the Central Enquiry Team to manage carer engagement, recruitment, supervision, and support
  • Embed the CARE approach locally by leading a multi-disciplinary service delivery team to promote continuous improvement in service delivery
  • Provide input into the development of new programs and practice initiatives

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in child protection/out-of-home care services/family support and preservation
  • Demonstrated experience working with and using evidence-informed practice models across multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in providing professional development through clinical supervision, training, coaching, and monitoring
  • Proficient in best practice CARE and TCI Implementation
  • Experience working in a culturally sensitive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches

Essential Requirements:

  • A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a relevant human service area
  • Working knowledge of relevant QLD legislative and regulatory environment for areas of business responsibility
  • Experience in recruitment, assessment, supervision, and support of foster carers
  • Current unrestricted driver's licence

Benefits:

  • Estimated annual salary: $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
  • ToT allowance
  • $2000 annual meal & entertainment card for everyday living expenses (for example, mortgage or rent)
  • A mobile phone and laptop
  • A rostered day off per month
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities


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