
Child Safety Officer
2 weeks ago
**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?**
The Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services currently have permanent entry-level Child Safety Officer (CSO) roles at our Fitzroy and Mt Archer service centres based in Rockhampton.
This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will put children first and support their safety and rights. Based in the Fitzroy and Mt Archer Child Safety Service Centre (CSSC), you will work closely with other CSOs reporting to, and supported by, your Senior Team Leader. You will collaborate with Child Safety Support Officers (CSSOs) and Cultural Practice Advisors (CPAs) in your CSSC to ensure children and young people’s safety across your region.
Our Fitzroy and Mt Archer CSSCs provide vital care and support to children and families across the Central Region of Queensland.
**Life on the Capricorn Coast**
Rockhampton is known as the ‘beef and barra’ capital of Australia. When you join our CSSCs, you’ll experience a community with a blend of country charm and cosmopolitan amenities.
Rockhampton is part of the Capricorn Coast, along the Queensland shoreline, a blend of coastal beauty and vibrant marine life. Its bays and beaches have crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. As a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, this region offers not only stunning views but also underwater adventures. You’ll have opportunities to pursue your leisure, whether that’s fishing, soaking up the sun, or going on underwater adventures.
There’s also plenty to keep you occupied within Rockhampton, including local distillery, art gallery, bars and restaurants, architectural gems on our heritage walk, Kershaw Gardens and the Archer Park Railway Museum. Rockhampton offers a diverse blend of history, nature, and urban culture that breeds a small-town charm with city resources.
As part of the Fitzroy and Mt Archer CSSC teams, you’ll be an important part of this unique tight-knit culture.
**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 as you work through this continuum 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.**_
**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 Fitzroy and Mt Archer, you will also receive rural benefits including:
- Area allowance of $2,500 annually PLUS fortnightly locality allowance up to $26.60
- Regional travel opportunities and allowances
- **For more information on the benefits of becoming a CSO, including regional incentives, please click "Apply" to see our Benefits page.**_
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 purpose and more often than not, people look out for each other. There's a real sense of camaraderie within specific teams.”_
**What you Need to be a CSO**
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