Child Safety Officer - Child Safety Service - North West (Multiple Vacancies)
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Keeping Children Safe
Child Safety Service
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 1-2
Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
North West
The Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1997 provides the legal mandate for the department to take action to protect children and young people from abuse and neglect and promote their safety, stability, and development. Child Safety Officers are responsible for receiving, investigating, and assessing notifications of children at risk of harm from abuse or neglect. They work with families and other professionals to resolve problems and keep children safe. In circumstances of severe risk, Child Safety Officers may be involved in legal interventions in the Magistrates Court.
Child Safety Officers must possess sound self-management skills, self-awareness, and emotional maturity, with the ability to understand the personal impacts of child protection work and strategies for managing stress and building resilience. It is important that they conduct work with integrity and honesty, adhere to confidentiality requirements, and demonstrate a commitment to working with children, young people, and their families.
This department is built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well, and learning.
Duties
Child Safety Officers are responsible for:
- Receiving, investigating, and assessing notifications of children at risk of harm.
- Working with families and other professionals to resolve issues and ensure child safety.
- Involvement in legal interventions when necessary.
Minimum Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).
- A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- A Driver’s Licence.
- Relevant experience in case management/casework practice within a child safety or similar context.
Period of Appointment: Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies.
Hours per fortnight: 76 hours
Application Process:
Electronic submission of applications is preferred. Applicants should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address for communication purposes. The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is the responsibility of the individual.
For more information, please contact:
Name: Kelly Munting
Title: Service Development Manager - Child Safety Service - Greater North
Phone: 0408 140 006
Email:
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