Team Leader Child Protection

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 Opportunity As Team Leader Child Protection you will work in the areas of Child Protection, children in care and family support and your  duties include:

• managing a District team and responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004,
• supervising team members in Child Protection case work matters and where necessary, oversees Case Workers in taking intervention action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children,
• supervising team members in providing case work services to identified families and children in the care of the CEO,
• convening and chairing planning forums for children in the care of the CEO,
• undertaking complex case work activities with the Team as required, managing team resources, assigning tasks and ensures equitable distribution of workload within the team,
• reporting to the District Director on the activities of the team,
• quality assuring the electronic reporting requirements of case workers in the team.
• Contributing to the planning and management of District activities under the direction of the District Director,
• supervising and supporting team members and liaising with other Team Leaders and District/Departmental staff to ensure sound practice standards are maintained, as well as ensuring the learning and development requirements of the team are maintained.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Leah Jennings, District Director, on (08) 6277 5222.

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:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A three (3) page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
4. 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:
- Application Form
- Child Protection Qualification Framework
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Team Leader Child Protection - Specified Callings Level 3.docx

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