The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, 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 a Senior Child Safety Practitioner, you will work in the child protection team collocated at the Family Court of Western Australia. The Family Court Collocated team is responsible for: Providing the interface of information sharing between the Family Court and Communities, Responding to requests for information by the family law court by written report, Facilitating collaborative inter-jurisdictional working arrangements, Ensuring decision makers in the court have access to relevant information to support decision-making to improve child and family safety, Enhancing the identification and management of family safety risks by both the agencies and the family law courts. The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information about the job, we encourage you to contact Trina Whitton, Director Professional Practice, on 0427 986 or via email on communities.wa.gov.au. There are currently (2) fixed term positions available for immediate filling for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The position/s will be located at Family Court - (Perth CBD) Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies 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: A current resume/CV. A three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential 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 Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor, via email on communities.wa.gov.au or call on 0468 624 . Please provide Job Tittle & Position Number in the subject line as reference. 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 Diversity Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace, please contact Ashik Ahmed. 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 Applicants - JDF - Senior Child Safety Practitioner - CPFS - CSQ2 You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
