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 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 Location
The brand new Boorloo campus is located on Stirling Street; close to public transport and parking options. It has a modern fit out, end of trip facilities, purpose built lunch terrace with built in BBQ’s and provides access to shared, inclusive spaces and a range of collaborative, focus and active work zones.
Why Join Us?
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 $14.25 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
The Roles
The State-wide Referral and Response Service (SRRS) is based in the Perth CBD and is the first point of contact for the community and key stakeholders. It receives and assesses all new referrals of concern for a child to the Department and responds to these referrals through various teams including Central Intake, Crisis Care, Mandatory Reporting and Family Domestic Violence Helpline.
The business that we do is dynamic and fast paced. We offer training and supervision which facilitate career progression, and opportunities to transition between our business areas should you be wanting a challenge or just something new.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Child Protection Worker you will undertake case work activities of a complex nature, and make recommendations on the care and management of children. You will demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills in providing services and support to families and provide advice and consultancy to District staff.
The position is rewarding and fulfilling, but not easy. You’ll need to be empathetic, confident, resilient and able to cope with changing circumstances. You’ll work with families and other agencies to build respectful and collaborative relationships to deliver support and services to meet the complex needs of families and children.
SRRS is seeking to establish a pool of suitable Senior Child Protection Workerapplicants to fill the following positions:
Domestic Violence Helpline
- 0.96 FTE opportunity available
- Shift working position. See attached roster information.
- 9-hour shifts
- Shift working penalties in line with the Industry Award
- Additional week of annual leave (5 weeks per year, pro rata) in line with the Industry Award
- Training programs and leader supervision to facilitate skill development
Central Intake
- All workers are non case carrying
- Full time opportunities only
- Positions work regular core business hours Monday to Friday
- Flexible work hours with the ability to accrue up to 30 minutes flex each day
- Training programs and leader supervision to facilitate skill development
- Opportunities to work additional hours and overtime shifts across Crisis Care and Central Intake
- Opportunities to transition to other areas of the business
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Courtney Aylett, Business Manager, on (08) 6414 2606.
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.
To Apply
Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board (https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/) and search Pool Ref COM9424. Here you will find the Job Description Forms (JDF) and what you will be required to submit with your application.
Closing Date
Applications close 4pm Thursday 18 April 2024 (AWST).