Child Protection Worker - Pool Ref COM33424

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Child Protection Worker - Pool Ref COM33424


Job Description

The Opportunity
As a Child Protection Worker, you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for:

  • responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with provisions of the Children and Community Service Act 2004,
  • taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary,
  • engaging with children and families of children in care to promote and ensure their safety, wellbeing and development.
  • providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO,
  • Carrying out assessments of families and foster families in determining appropriate placement options for children in care which may also include family reunification and Leaving Care arrangements (Part 4, Divisions 5 and 6 of the Children and Community Services Act 2004).
  • engaging and working alongside families to strengthen their capacity to provide care and safety to their members in ways that:
    • are sustainable,
    • will build resilience in children, families and the community, and
    • ultimately increases social wellbeing.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Joy Tate, Assistant District Director, on 0429 548 166.

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 three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
  2. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
  3. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Want to join us?
Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board (
https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/) and search Pool Ref COM33424. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date
Applications close 4pm Wednesday, 20 November 2024
 (AWST).

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Need Some Help?

Feel free to contact horizon@aasw.asn.au / 1800 630 124.

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