Make a meaningful difference as a Child Safety Officer in Far North Queensland. We're looking for passionate, resilient and empathetic professionals who are committed to working alongside children, young people and families to create safer futures. Opportunities are available across Cairns, Innisfail, Weipa, Atherton, Edmonton, Cooktown & Thursday Island, with all locations offering additional benefits including relocation assistance, accommodation support, locality allowances, additional annual leave and regional incentive payments.

Job details

Mandatory Requirements

PO3 Child Safety Officers must meet several requirements

• Applicants automatically meet qualification requirements with a bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Human Services  or Master of Social Work.  Alternative bachelor degrees may qualify by demonstrating at least six relevant AQF Level 7 subjects plus either an additional relevant qualification or 12 months of full-time paid experience in a relevant role.  Further information can be obtained by contacting the Central Recruitment Team.
• A Queensland Blue Card, is a mandatory requirement to hold before applying for a Child Safety Officer Role - for interstate/international applicants please see the attached Blue Card Fact sheet
• Valid driver's license
• Legal right to work in Australia

Working in Far North Queensland

A career in Far North Queensland offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying one of Queensland's most unique and rewarding lifestyles. Across Cairns, Innisfail, Atherton, Edmonton, Cooktown, Weipa and Thursday Island, Child Safety Officers work with diverse communities, gain valuable experience across the child protection continuum, and contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people and families.

Location Incentives

Cairns

• $2,500 Annual Allowance
• $50.70 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support

Atherton

• $5,000 Annual Allowance
• $72.80 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support
• Subsidised Accommodation
 
Cooktown

• $7,500 Annual Allowance
• $192.10 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 10 Days of Annual Leave
• Annual Airfare to Designated major Costal centre
• Relocation Support
• Subsidised Accommodation
 
Edmonton

• $2,500 Annual Allowance
• $53.20 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support
 
Innisfail

• $2,500 Annual Allowance
• $71.60 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support
 
Thursday Island

• $10,000 Annual Allowance
• $286.20 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 10 Days of Annual Leave
• Annual Airfare to Designated major Costal centre
• Relocation Support
• Subsidised Accommodation
 
Weipa

• $10,000 Annual Allowance
• $194.60 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 10 Days of Annual Leave
• Annual Airfare to Designated major Costal centre
• Relocation Support
• Subsidised Accommodation
 
Your resilience

Working in child safety involves attending high-risk calls and experiencing confronting situations. Resilience and a strong awareness of self, along with good self-care practices, are essential. You will work with diverse children and families facing many different challenges. The role often includes handling high-risk situations such as domestic and family violence, complex mental health issues, substance use, and suicide.

Previous and Current Departmental Applicants

All previous and current departmental applicants are advised that they will be subject to internal disciplinary checks.

Clause 7. General provisions relating to suitability for employment

1) A chief executive can assess a person's suitability through a range of mechanisms, including but not limited to:
2)
- criminal history (for relevant duties and prescribed duties (which includes child-related duties)
- child-related duties
- serious disciplinary action.
3) The directive relating to recruitment and selection provides that applicants for public sector roles must be informed of any suitability assessments that may be required to determine the person's suitability for employment as a public sector employee.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Multiple positions available. Permanent and Fixed Term Temporary positions available.

Continuous Applicant Pool closing Thursday, 24th June 2027

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Candidate Information Package (Word, 235KB)
  
  
  FACT SHEET - Blue Card Applications for Interstate Applicants (Word, 334KB)
  
  
  693207CAP 26 - PO3 CSO Role Profile (Word, 230KB)