Salary: Specified Calling Level 2, $102,808 - $112,645/Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: Various metropolitan and regional locationsClosing Date: 2024-05-22 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children in Western Australia? This is an opportunity to make real change in communities, keeping children safe and strong.Hear Directly from Our People!Watch this video to hear our Child Protection Workers and Field Workers share their experiences and insights into this rewarding profession.This will be the experience of a lifetime…Senior Child Protection Workers and Senior Field Workers work with children, young people and families who are vulnerable or in crisis to ensure children are safe and protected from harm. They:
- Undertake case work activities of a complex nature.
- Make recommendations on the care and management of children.
- Develop a high level of knowledge and skills in providing services and support to families and communities.
- Provide expert advice to District staff members on child safety and protection issues.
- An attractive and competitive salary plus, 11% superannuation, full employer contribution, which will increase to 12% by 1 July 2025
- 4 weeks annual leave, 3 days additional public sector holidays, 15 days personal leave per annum
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- 42/52 salary arrangement enables eligible employees to purchase up to ten additional weeks of leave per year by receiving a reduced salary rate over 52 weeks of the year.
- Deferred salary arrangement allows employees to reduce their salary by 20% over four years and take paid leave in the fifth year at 80% of their salary
- District allowance
- Air-conditioning subsidies for properties with refrigerated air-conditioning
- An additional week of annual leave if you are based above 26th Parallel South
- Paid travel time and annual leave travel concession for certain districts
- Paid regional medical travel
- Subsidised housing may be available
- Removal and relocation assistance
- A current comprehensive resume/CV.
- A one [1] page written cover letter that outlines your skills and experience in alignment with the job description and the
- 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).
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SMS relay - 0423 677 767Integrity and HonestyThe 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 is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.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 the HR Recruitment team . 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.