Child Safety Officer

**Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career where you can provide vital front-line support and advocacy for at risk children and youth in one of Queensland’s largest regions?**

The Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services currently have permanent entry-level Child Safety Officer (CSO) roles at our Roma service centre.

This is a diverse role where no two days will be alike. Based in the Roma Child Safety Service Centre (CSSC), you will work closely with other CSOs your Senior Team Leader, Child Safety Support Officers (CSSOs) and Cultural Practice Advisors (CPAs) to provide child protection services to 19% of Queensland. Whether you are a new graduate, or a seasoned practitioner Roma CSSC is an ideal place to develop and enhance your practice skills.

You will have the opportunity to ensure children and young people’s safety across your region, and earn significant location allowances and benefits. Our team is flexible and values work-life balance, so we’re happy to work with you to consider part-time arrangements if required.

**Life in Roma**

When you join the Roma CSSC, you’ll be part of a team that works across the full child protection continuum. You will work alongside other government departments in this thriving rural town to serve the community you live in. Our tight-knit team will welcome you with open arms and introduce you to the finer points of country living.

As the regional hub for our rural area, Roma has plenty of pubs, clubs, sporting associations, a local rodeo and plenty of country fairs and festivals We are surrounded by nature, and you can use your spare time to uncover the hidden wonders of Carnarvon Gorge and where you will find unique Aboriginal art and endless hiking, camping, and fishing opportunities, and we’re only a 5-hour drive from Brisbane or a 1-hour flight.

Our team will collaborate with local real estate agents to find the right housing to fit you.

**What Does Being a CSO Mean?**

As a CSO, you will be responsible for delivering statutory child protection services including assessment, intervention, casework, and case management in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines. Your diverse role can involve working with children in temporary care, children in their home, children in foster care, their parents, families, communities, and guardians.

Our CSOs work across the whole child protection continuum, and when you join us as an entry-level CSO, you will receive both formal and ongoing training to set you up for success to provide support and advocacy for children and young people.

This continuum encompasses but is not limited to:

- Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, to provide integrated child protection practices including intake, assessment, intervention, casework, and complex case management
- Building professional relationships with children, parent, guardians, colleagues, stakeholders, and service providers
- Demonstrating commitment to maintaining cultural capability, engaging in self-directed learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and contributing to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace
- Maintaining accurate case records in line with departmental policies, statutory responsibilities, and the child protection practice framework
- Use evidence-based practices and actively participate in continuous learning, training, and professional development to stay updated on contemporary practices
- **To learn more about the CSO role, please click "Apply" to see the role profile.**_

CSOs are child protection practitioners, we use our skills to engage parents and children in therapeutic relationships that facilitate change. Being a CSO means walking alongside a child and their family at some of the most difficult times in their life, and this challenging role is worth it to see the difference you make.

**What you get for Becoming a CSO**:
This is an important role where you will walk away each day with the reward of knowing that you’re making a tangible difference to the safety of children in Queensland.
- An attractive annual salary in line with PO3 circa $94,553 - $103,029
- 12.75% superannuation
- Flexible leave and TOIL options
- 2 weeks of formal training and ongoing training throughout the first year of your role
- Clear opportunities for career growth and progression including leadership or joining central teams

Working in Roma you will also receive rural benefits including:

- Area allowance of $5,000 annually PLUS fortnightly locality allowance up to $46.70
- Substantial accommodation subsidies
- Regional travel opportunities and allowances
- **For more information on the benefits of becoming a CSO, including regional incentives, please click here.**_

Our CSOs agree, the biggest benefit of being a CSO is the job itself. Here are what some of our CSSC staff had to say:

- “People here are very caring and very passionate. We all have a shared sense of purp