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Child Safety Officer
South West; People and Culture: Various locations in South West Region
Do you want an opportunity to improve the lives of Queensland children, young people and families who need it most? Do you have what it takes to meet the demands of this challenging, highly rewarding role?
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | PO2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,South West Qld,Toowoomba region,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/275334/18 |
| Closing date | Ongoing |
| Job duration | Various end dates |
| Contact person | Recruitment Team |
| Contact details | Ph: (07) 3097 5363 Access the National Relay Service |
This is an exciting time for the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs. We are advancing the Stronger Families Changing Futures reforms, focusing on delivering the right services at the right time to better support families, children, young people and women.
Our Recruitment Team engage staff for all 52 Child Safety Service Centres across state-wide Queensland. We have a continuous applicant pool which allows for applications at any time of the year and allows you to track your application through our recruitment portal.
If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the CSO talent pool and you will be contacted further by our Recruitment Team at the time an opportunity arises. We may request your participation in other recruitment selection processes, (for example online testing or telephone interview) to further determine suitability for employment as a Child Safety Officer.
Child Safety Officers have the opportunity to work anywhere in Queensland as we have Child Safety Service Centres in coastal areas, inland rural towns, and remote communities. Placements outside of our metro areas can provide invaluable exposure to a broad range of casework opportunities, working in smaller communities, gaining a broader experience in cultural awareness and the ability to work directly with indigenous communities. The skills you acquire as a regional or remote child protection practitioner will help further your future career prospects. If you are not only looking for a career but a life changing experience consider kick starting your career in one of our regional or remotely located Service Centres.
HOW WE REWARD YOU
• An attractive salary package including 12.75% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Industry-leading training and support as well as promotional and development opportunities
• Living in Queensland – beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, community atmosphere, easy access to national parks, bikeways, dog parks as well as stylish cafes and restaurants
• Family support through parental leave and flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions including carers leave and study leave
• Rural and remote incentives
WE LOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE
• A bachelor level qualification in social work, psychology, human services or behavioural science. Other bachelor degrees are acceptable, so if you have other qualifications, please have a conversation with us
• A valid driver's licence
• The right to live and work in Australia
You will be relationships-focused, have strong engagement, communication, written and time management skills which compliments your team-player and be committed to great customer service. You will join an organisation committed to creating diverse, inclusive, connected, capable and supportive workplaces.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the Chief Health Officer COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Workers in a high-risk setting Direction and the department's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy.
You will be required to provide one of the following types of documentation for the hiring manager to sight before an offer of employment will be made:
- a COVID-19 digital certificate
- your immunisation history statement
- an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate for overseas travel.
This only applies to roles outlined in Schedule 1 of the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy who are employed or required to attend a high-risk setting.
HOW TO APPLY
For information on the application process please refer to the Child Safety Officer role profile.
JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Do you want an opportunity to improve the lives of Queensland children, young people and families who need it most? Do you have what it takes to meet the demands of this challenging, highly rewarding role?
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