Child Safety Practitioner

Location: Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Kununurra

When applying you will be prompted to select the location/s you would like to be considered for.

The Opportunity

As a Child Safety Practitioner, Child Safety Officer (50 (d)) or Child Safety Practitioner (50 (d)) you will work within a rewarding role providing assistance to families and engaging them with services in the wider community in the beautiful East or West Kimberley region. You will work to build resilience in children, families and the community which also increases social wellbeing. These roles provide varied and exciting introduction to Child Protection and the approaches to enhance child safety and wellbeing.

Staff in the Kimberley build meaningful connections with children and families, working in partnership to support positive outcomes. A significant proportion of the region's population is Aboriginal, providing an enriching opportunity to work alongside communities with deep connections to culture, Country, ceremony and the arts.

What we offer you

We offer a safe and healthy working environment, a range of benefits, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment.

When you choose to work with us in the stunning Kimberley region, you may also be eligible for a range of regional benefits, including:

• District Allowance between $7,436 for singles and $16,722 with dependants.
• Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) – Housing with subsidised rent (subject to eligibility). GROH in Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek is fully subsidised.
• Relocation/Removal Assistance,
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave, plus additional leave including,
• 5 Days Commuted Time Off in Lieu + 5 Days North West Leave after completing 12 months service in the region,
• Annual Leave Travel Concession – After 12 months service in the region, the Department will cover cost for return flights to and from Perth for yourself and any eligible dependents,
• Utility bills and air con subsidies from September to April,
• Regional Salary Packaging.

The Job Description Form (JDF) attached on JobsWA when you click apply provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Renae Smith, District Director, on or via email

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.

Which Position Do I Apply For?

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy.

If you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Child Safety Practitioner or Child Safety Practitioner (50 (d))equivalent position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Child Safety Officer position.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (you will be linked to JobsWA) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.

2. A cover letter that tells us:

3. Why you are interested in working in child protection in the Kimberley and which town you would like to work in (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Kununurra and Halls Creek),

4. What skills you would bring to the role with consideration to the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF (via JobsWA, when you click apply this will redirect you to the advertisement on the JobsWA website).

5. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).

6. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
7. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant, via email on 

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls

Speak & Listen

SMS relay

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for the Child Safety Officer (50 (d)) and Child Safety Practitioner (50 (d)) position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

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 Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on or via during business hours only.

Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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