Senior Child Safety Practitioner

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Senior Child Safety Practitioner

Division: Child Protection and Family Support

Position No: Pool Ref COM10726

Salary: Child Safety Qualified Stream Level 2, $117,455 - $129,875 pa pro rata + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area

Closing Date: 2026-07-06 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Child Saftey Practitioner (CSQ Level 2) you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support. You will be responible for:

Responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004.

Taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary.

Undertaking case work activities of a complex nature.

Providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO.

Providing advice and expertise to District staff.

Assisting and planning with District staff and others to develop community and family capacity to provide a safe environment for children and other vulnerable people.

Developing and maintaining a high degree of knowledge and skills in providing services and supports families and communities to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Investigating serious concerns about the welfare and safety of children and taking action appropriate to the situation.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Debbie Moss, Team Leader Child Safety, via email ***email_hidden***.

Banksia Hill Detention Centre (position is based in Canning Vale)

The Banksia Hill Co-Located Team assist young people in detention and custodial staff to understand the Department of Communities processes and are a conduit for communication and sharing information. They promote contact between Department of Communities staff and young people in detention and facilitate timely exchange of information and release planning. They can assist with a range of tasks for young people in care or subject to open child protection cases.

There is currently one [1] fixed term position until 31 Janaury 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Family Court (position is based in Perth CBD)

The Family Court Co-Located Team are located within the Family Court and provide the interface of information sharing between the Family Court and the Department of Communities. It is intended to improve the timeliness and quality of information shared between the Family Court and state and territory court agencies, to facilitate more collaborative inter-jurisdictional working arrangements, and to support decision-making to improve child and family safety.

There is currently three [3] fixed term positions available until March – June 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Children’s Court (position is based in Perth CBD)

The Perth Children’s Court Co-Located Team acts as the Department’s liaison within the Children’s Court, supporting the identification and representation of children and young people in the care of, or involved with, the Department who appear before the Court. The team provides advice to Magistrates, legal representatives and Departmental staff on child protection matters, departmental policy, procedures and care arrangements. It facilitates communication between the Court, case managers, service providers and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making and bail and release planning. The team also assists with identifying children in care who enter custody, ensuring relevant districts and case managers are notified, and provides guidance and training to Departmental staff regarding Children’s Court processes and requirements.

There is currently one [1] permanent position and one [1] fixed term position available until 16 August 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies fixed term or permanent that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Qualification Requirements

You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

The Department offers great benefits including

12% superannuation, full employer contribution.

20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with an annual leave loading payment.

15 days of personal leave (pro rata for part-time).

Three days of public service holidays per annum.

Access to mentoring programs.

Access to the Fitness passport program.

A competitive and attractive salary.

Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

A current resume/CV.

A three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.

A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).

A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor, on 0478 853 062 or via email [email protected].

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor at [email protected] and via phone 0478 853 062.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments

• Application Form
• Child Protection Qualification Framework
• JDF - Senior Child Safety Practitioner- CSQ2