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Form of workThe Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, Child Protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
The Roles
The Adoption Services and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Support Team are part of the Out of Home Care (OOHC) stream within State-wide Services. The business unit is based in Fremantle.
The SGO Support Team are looking for a permanent Team Leader and 2x Child Protection Workers.
Team Leader SGO:
The Team Leader will lead a small team of workers who will primarily focus on support to SGO guardians, special needs loading reviews, working in partnership with Yorganop, responding to Ministerial requests, data collection and creation of guidance for workers. Being a new team the Team Leader will need to be innovative, driven and display strong leadership skills. They will need to have a high level of Child Protection knowledge. The Team Leader will report directly to the Director Professional Practice.
Child Protection Workers:
The Child Protection Workers will work directly with special guardians and stakeholders including district staff. Workers will be required to provide support to special guardians as well as advocate on their behalf. Workers will assist in writing guidance for staff, completing SNL reviews and be involved in SGO projects. The Child Protection Workers will report to the Team Leader SGO.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team which has potential to grow and provide more support to carers and districts.
Want to know more? We encourage you to review the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) or contact Diane Scarle, Director Professional Practice, on 0408 933 *** or via email ************@communities.wa.gov.au.
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 Location and Benefits
With our head office located in Fremantle, you’ll get to visit the new FOMO building which sits at the heart of the Kings Square redevelopment and forms a key component of the future revitalisation of Fremantle. Click here to find out more: Vist Us FOMO.
The Department offers great benefits including:
- Access to flexible working arrangements, such as alternative work locations or home-based work, subject to business needs
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week)
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
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 two (2) page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Essential Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDFs of the position/s you are applying for. If you are applying for both positions, please provide a written application for each.
- A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment 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 our friendly Recruitment Team on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.
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
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact the Recruitment Team. 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
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Child Protection Worker - SCL1.docx
- JDF - Team Leader Child Protection - SC3.docx
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