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SalaryThe 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 LocationThe 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 Worker candidates 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.
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).
- 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 Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 *** or via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 ***
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 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 Margia Munoz. 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:
- Domestic Violence Shift Information.pdf
- Application Form
- Child Protection Qualification Framework
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Senior Child Protection Worker - Domestic Violence Helpline - Specified Callings Level 2.docx
- JDF - Senior Child Protection Worker - Specified Callings Level 2.docx
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