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Child Safety Support Officer
Child and Family; Region – Southeast; Service Delivery – Child and Family; Mermaid Beach
Your contribution
To deliver culturally appropriate, practical prevention and early intervention support services to families utilising a range of strategies including the interpretation of cultural issues, consultation, support and advice, to strengthen the family unit and assist in the diversion of families from the statutory child protection system
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/647226/25 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Alana Richardson |
| Contact details | Phone: 5675 4100 Access the National Relay Service |
The Child Safety Support Officer key responsibilities are:
- Ensure that service delivery is consistent with departmental policies and procedures, departmental objectives and current trends.
- Provide culturally appropriate prevention, early intervention, and family support strategies to children and families including referral, provision of information, advocacy and consultation.
- Consult with relevant stakeholders and negotiate with service providers to design, implement and maintain appropriate casework and individualised service plans that link clients to the services and supports they require.
- Liaise and develop links with relevant stakeholders including families, community agencies and relevant government departments.
- Participate effectively as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to the role, and actively participate in appropriate learning and development processes.
Delegations:
- Nil
Role specific/technical skills:
- You are able to recognise and articulate the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and have the capacity to consult and negotiate according to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols. You know about and understand the issues that impact on both cultures in contemporary society.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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