Child Protection Worker/Field Worker - Open Pool

Position Title

Child Protection Worker/Field Worker - Open Pool

Agency

Department of Communities

Salary

Specified Calling Level 1, $76,425 - $100,605/Level 2/4, $70,432 - $92,057 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022

Location

Various Regional Locations

Unit/Division

Community Services

Branch

Service Delivery

Work Type

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No.

Pool Ref COM6324

Closing Date

2025-04-22 4:00 PM

Description

Do you want to experience life in regional and remote Western Australia with access to experiences that cannot be seen elsewhere?

If you are seeking new adventures or commencing your child protection career, we want to hear from you!

This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed term, full time and part time vacancies, accepting applications for 12 months up to April 2025. If you are deemed suitable, you will be placed in a pool from which appointments can be made when vacancies arise across Communities.

As this is an open pool you can apply at any time and the assessment of applications will be conducted on a regular basis.

To avoid delay in assessing your application, it is important to submit all required qualification supporting documents. Refer to our website for details.

This Will Be The Experience Of a Lifetime...

Child Protection Work is challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling. Working alongside families, other agencies and Community organisations, you’ll foster meaningful and productive relationships to help families build safety and support for their family members.

Child Protection Workers and Field Workers have responsibilities covering all aspects of child protection work. They respond to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children, taking legal action where necessary, and maintain positive links and strong working relationships with other government and non-government agencies. You will also have the chance to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, fostering a rich learning experience.

Want to know more? Attend one of our Info Sessions!

Please join us at one of our online career information sessions where you will hear from our leaders about contemporary practice and their experience working with Communities.

Register At Our Upcoming Sessions Below

• 02 September 2024 - For South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields
• 03 September 2024 - For Perth Metropolitan Area
• 04 September 2024 - For Mid West, Kimberley and Pilbara

If you are unable to attend these dates, please still register to be provided a recording of the information session.

Working at Communities

Our salaries are competitive and leave provisions and benefits are generous, we’ll support you in your work and your career development with professional supervision, a comprehensive learning pathway that will develop contemporary skills and knowledge and opportunities to advance your career. Regional specific benefits such as additional leave and assistance with air conditioning and travel costs may also be available (where eligible).

Which position do I apply for?

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce.

If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Child Protection Worker position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.

New graduates welcome! If you are a new graduate, we encourage you to apply for the Child Protection Worker position.

Applying is easy… Don’t Miss Out! 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 and comprehensive resume/CV.
• A one [1] page written cover letter that outlines your skills and experience in alignment with the job description and the iCreate Values of the Department of Communities.
• If applying for the Child Protection Worker position, a copy of your degree certificate, academic transcript, unit descriptors, and 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).

Contact Us

For further information on the job duties, locations or requirements: Refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Victor Kicinski, Team Leader Child Protection, on (08) 6277 4126.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format: Contact our friendly HR Recruitment Team on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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.

Equity and Diversity

The 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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.