Senior Child Protection Worker, Placement Services

Salary: Specified Calling Level 2, $102,808 - $112,645 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: MirrabookaClosing Date: 2024-05-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, Child Protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . 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 Senior Child Protection Worker, Placement Services you will be responsible for:

• Engaging collaboratively with District staff, foster carers, community groups and other stakeholders to promote the support, placement and care needs of the children in the care of the Department,
• Participating in planning decisions involving children in care,
• Conducting complex assessments of families and foster families to determine appropriate placement options for children in care,
• Ensuring that carers are supported to formally participate as a team member in assessment and planning for children in care,
• Developing and implementing strategies to build networks and partnerships with local communities and other stakeholders to meet the placement and care needs of children and young people.
• Engaging in opportunities to build trust within local communities by participating in community events to enhance local expertise and professional judgement of Child Protection staff across the state.
• Building knowledge within communities to promote the appointment and recruitment of members of the community who could be eligible as ‘Community Carers’. Community Carers are members of a particular community who have been pre-assessed by the Department to provide care should a child who belongs to the same community enter the CEO’s care.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Gemma Murfitt, Assistant District Director, on (08) 6277 4999, or via email on .Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term and 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 for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.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 (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 Courtnie Hayes, HR Advisor, via email on .We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Integrity 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 .Equity and DiversityThe 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 Gemma Murfitt. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.