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Child Safety Officer
Child and Family; Region - North Queensland; Service Delivery - Child and Family; Bowen, Mackay, Mount Isa, Townsville
Make a meaningful difference as a Child Safety Officer in 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 Townsville, Mackay, Bowen and Mount Isa, with some locations offering additional benefits including relocation assistance, accommodation support, locality allowances, additional annual leave and regional incentive payments.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/693215CAP/26 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2027 |
| Job duration | 12 months, continuous pool with possible extension |
| Contact person | Central Recruitment Team |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3097 5300 Access the National Relay Service |
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 North Queensland
A career in North Queensland offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. Across Townsville, Mackay, Bowen and Mount Isa, Child Safety Officers work with diverse communities, gain valuable experience across the child protection continuum, and enjoy the benefits of regional living. With strong professional support, varied and rewarding work, and additional incentives available in many locations, North Queensland is the perfect place to grow your career and make a difference.
Location Incentives
Bowen
• $2500 Annual Allowance
• $43.40 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support
Mackay
• $2500 Annual Allowance
• $29.00 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support
Mount Isa
• $7500 Annual Allowance
• $91.60 Fortnightly Allowance
• Additional 5 Days of Annual Leave
• Relocation Support
• Subsidised Accommodation
Townsville
• Relocation Assistance (negotiable at panel)
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.
Your contribution
Child Safety Officers are responsible for delivering statutory child protection services including assessment, intervention, casework and case management in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines. Child Safety Officers work in teams (often multi-disciplinary) based in Child Safety Service Centres covering specific geographical areas in various locations throughout Queensland.
You work within the Framework for Practice (values, principles, practice tools, processes and core skills) providing a lens through which to view and guide professional practice within a multidisciplinary team environment. You have knowledge and understanding of and/or experience in assessment and casework intervention with individuals and families who have complex needs and you understand the theoretical perspectives that relate to child protection practice, including the impacts of historical and contemporary policy and practices upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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.
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.
