Team Leader Child Protection

Convenience Buttons:     Time Remaining 14 days 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. About 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. The Opportunity The Team Leader Child Protection will work in the areas of Child Protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for: 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, ensuring the learning and development requirements of the team are maintained. 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. Why work with us?

As a frontline Child Protection related role, you are eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed from this recruitment process during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments of up to $13,000 in addition to the below benefits. Click here to find out more.

Working in the Kimberley Region attracts other great benefits (subject to eligibility, and provided on a pro-rata basis) including: Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum Travel Concessions (Annual return flight to Perth for you and your dependants after 12 months service) District Allowance ($7,436 without dependants, $14,872 with dependants) Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees 5 weeks annual leave An additional 5 days Commuted TOIL after one year of service Salary Packaging Remote Benefits 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Discount on private health insurance Subsidised electricity from September to April 14 Weeks Maternity/Other Parent Leave Eligibility for GROH Housing The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.

For further information we encourage you to contact Cleo Taylor, A/District Director, on 0458 143 ***. 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 West Kimberley.  Only applicants interested in relocating to the West Kimberley region are encouraged to apply.

Join the Department of CommunitiesApply 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). 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).

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

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:

Closing Date 2024-04-16 4:00 PM Salary Specified Calling Level 3, $118,325 - $130,458 pa + Super Agency Department of Communities Company Information Description 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. About 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. The Opportunity The Team Leader Child Protection will work in the areas of Child Protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for: 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, ensuring the learning and development requirements of the team are maintained. 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. Why work with us?

As a frontline Child Protection related role, you are eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed from this recruitment process during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments of up to $13,000 in addition to the below benefits. Click here to find out more.

Working in the Kimberley Region attracts other great benefits (subject to eligibility, and provided on a pro-rata basis) including: Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum Travel Concessions (Annual return flight to Perth for you and your dependants after 12 months service) District Allowance ($7,436 without dependants, $14,872 with dependants) Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees 5 weeks annual leave An additional 5 days Commuted TOIL after one year of service Salary Packaging Remote Benefits 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Discount on private health insurance Subsidised electricity from September to April 14 Weeks Maternity/Other Parent Leave Eligibility for GROH Housing The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.

For further information we encourage you to contact Cleo Taylor, A/District Director, on 0458 143 ***. 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 West Kimberley.  Only applicants interested in relocating to the West Kimberley region are encouraged to apply.

Join the Department of CommunitiesApply 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). 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).

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

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