Child Safe Senior Project Officer

Salary:
$110,861.61 per annum pro rata plus superannuation plus salary sacrifice
Employment Type:
Full-time
Location:
Highgate, Perth, Western Australia
About CASWA
The
Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia (CASWA)
is dedicated to strengthening the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) sector in WA by supporting self-determination, cultural authority, and sector development. CASWA works closely with ACCOs to ensure Aboriginal-led solutions drive systemic change, particularly in areas such as justice, education, housing and child and family safety.
About the role
The
Child Safe Senior Project Officer
will work with the
Child Safe Program Manager
and other CASWA team members to implement the
Child Safe Community Services Project
, in partnership with the
Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)
, D
epartment of Communities
, and
other key stakeholders
. This project supports the capacity-building of ACCOs and other community service organisations to embed the
National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
in a culturally safe and sustainable way.
This role is integral to ensuring that
Aboriginal community-led child safety initiatives
are embedded across WA's community service sector. The
Child Safe Senior Project Officer
will provide
training, support, and resources
to ACCOs, engage with stakeholders, and facilitate child safety implementation in line with
Aboriginal cultural values and priorities
Key responsibilities include:
Collaborate with ACCOs, WACOSS and government stakeholders to ensure culturally appropriate implementation of the
National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
.
Support the implementation of CASWA's Child Safe Community Services Project by building capacity, delivering training, and developing tailored resources for Aboriginal organisations.
Strengthen partnerships between CASWA, ACCOs, and sector stakeholders to drive effective child safety initiatives through consultation, collaboration and advocacy.
Represent CASWA in strategic forums and champion Aboriginal-led approaches to child safety policy and practice.
To excel in this role, you will have:
Strong understanding of
National Principles
for Child Safe Organisations
and their application in
Aboriginal Community-Controlled settings
.
Experience working with
Aboriginal organisations, communities, and leaders
to deliver culturally responsive programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in
report writing, policy submissions, and project documentation
.
Ability to
facilitate training, workshops, and community consultations
on child safety principles.
Relevant
tertiary qualification and/or professional experience
in social services, child protection, community development, or a related field.
What you'll get in return
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a competitive base salary of $110,861.61 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to
generous salary packaging options
, which will greatly increase your take-home pay.
There is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission, and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay
Candidates should submit an up-to-date CV and one-page capability statement.
For further information, or for a copy of the Job Description Form, please email
(emailprotected)
As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), CASWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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