Senior Child Protection Worker Placement Services/Senior Officer Care Services

The OpportunityThe Senior Child Protection Worker - Placement Service/Senior Officer Care Services works collaboratively with District staff, foster carers, community groups and other stakeholders to build local capacity and resources to meet the placement and care needs of children in the care of the Department.If you are someone who loves coming to work, has the right attitude, resilience and the ability to support, build and maintain relationships, we would love to hear from you!!The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jamie King, Assistant District Director, on 0432 840 878.Why Work in the Kimberley?The Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The stunning region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available. Staff in the Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with. A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.To find out more about living and working in the Kimberley Region, click here.Which Position Do I Apply For?Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy.If you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Senior Child Protection Worker Placement Services position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Senior Officer Care Services position.How to applyClick the ‘apply now’ button below. You will be taken to the Jobs WA website. Read the information and follow the application instructions. Applications close on: 4.00pm, 19 March 2024 (Australian Western Standard Times)