Child Safety Operations Advisor

selectability is a not-for-profit charity committed to improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.  

We provide and coordinate NDIS supports, Child Safety supports, offer clinical services and deliver government funded mental wellbeing, carer and youth support programs. 

We are one of the largest providers of mental health services across our diverse footprint – extending from Cairns to Rockhampton and Palm Island to Mount Isa … and growing. 

Our focus is always the individual and their goals and aspirations.

At selectability our values define what we stand for and how we work. 

We value: 

Commitment... Consumers, their goals and their rights are everything

Accountability... We take responsibility for our actions

Compassion... We understand and care deeply about our consumers 

Respect... We acknowledge that everyone is different and promote equal human rights

Integrity... We do the right thing even when no one is looking 

Innovation... We believe that every day is an opportunity to improve 

Positivity... We engender courage and passion for a better future

Due to growth across the selectability footprint, we are seeking a Child Safety Operations Advisor who will be responsible for developing, leading and coordinating multiple programs with a focus on Child Safety. The Child Safety Operations Advisor will work closely with the General Manager of Child Safety to ensure the success of the programs.

The Child Safety Operations Advisor’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver a high standard of client service to all stakeholders; contribute to review, assessment and evaluation of service delivery and promote best practice and achieve key performance indicators for the Child Safety Program
• Provide child-centred, best practice and evidence based advice to inform risk management planning and critical incident reporting
• Provide coaching, training support and professional development to care teams to ensure record keeping in congruent with organisational and legislative practices
• Provide reports, business plans and recommendations pertaining to the provision of out of home care services and growth opportunities
• Support and conduct reviews of standard of care investigations in partnership with all stakeholders
• Establish and facilitate a community of practice, which contributes to agile and robust care provision to Child Safety service delivery
• Identify potential risks and hazards in the working environment and the ability to implement strategies to mitigate such risks
• Maintain professional knowledge and continue to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to professional skills, legislative and regulatory requirements.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Possess an extensive understanding of the Child Protection industry and the requirements of the Child Protection Act and Child Protection Regulation
• Posses a child-centred and strengths-based practice framework to support work with children and families, such as a Therapeutic Crisis Model of Care
• Child Safety Residential Care experience (highly desirable)
• Understand the requirements of diverse communities, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+ backgrounds
• A passion for mental health across regional Queensland 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to best practice
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and prioritise your workload efficiently
• Most importantly… a positive attitude

You must also hold:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology or Behavioural Science qualification and/or relevant experience
• Hope & Healing (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• A Positive Notice Working with Children (Blue Card)
• NDIS Worker screen clearance, or Yellow Card Exemption 
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate (visit https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au to access this free module)
• Full Queensland drivers licence
• Roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

We offer a range of benefits including:

• salary of $102,546.08 to $107,074.24 + super
• travel may be required from time to time across the selectability footprint
• some out of hours work may be required
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support for employees

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information please contact selectability's HR Corporate team on 0417 072 *** or at ***********@selectability.com.au

Don’t delay….applications will close as soon as we find the right person.