We deeply value our staff and the incredible contributions they make every day. We encourage our staff to lead with humility and their values to achieve positive outcomes. Your work here will be supported, appreciated, and celebrated as part of a team that truly cares.

Our vision for diversity and inclusion is simple but powerful: "We are a community of diverse and inclusive individuals, working collaboratively to appreciate and celebrate our differences, always promoting and encouraging an inclusive and safe workplace – because everyone belongs." If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values you, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join us in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region – a place where your work truly matters.

Job details

The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is dedicated to creating a brighter future for Queensland's most vulnerable. Join us as we support individuals and families from all walks of life and from all corners of the state, uplifting the lives of those who need it the most. Explore more about our department on our website.

The Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region is a culturally diverse and vibrant region, home to nearly one-third of Queensland's population. From the bustling city life of Brisbane to the stunning coastline and hinterlands of Moreton Bay, this region offers a unique blend of opportunity, community, and lifestyle. It's a place where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying everything this beautiful part of Queensland has to offer.

We are privileged to work on Turrbal, Yuggera, Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi), and Quandamooka peoples' traditional lands. We honour their enduring connection to the land, waters and culture, and we are committed to walking respectfully alongside them.

As a Senior Child Safety Support Officer you will:

• Effectively and positively engage with children, families, carers and service providers (including both government and non-government agencies) as required to support children and parents to meet their identified case plan goals.
• Provide individualised, high quality, and culturally appropriate supports to children and families subject to tertiary child protection intervention including, but not limited to; facilitation of positive family connection, referrals and advocacy for services, parent coaching and support of transition from care plans.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, children and parents to support the establishment and strengthening of effective safety and support networks, including connection to extended family and community.
• Provide high quality, comprehensive casework support and advice to assist in informing decisions about the safety and protective needs of children where complex child protection concerns are present.
• Participate effectively as a team member in a multidisciplinary team to deliver well-planned family support services to vulnerable children and families.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous learning, training and professional development, to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary and evidence-based.
• Prepare and maintain quality case records in accordance with departmental case management requirements.

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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Documents

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• 701398-26-Role Profile (Word, 759KB)