Child Safety Officer (relocate to Roma!)Join to apply for the Child Safety Officer (relocate to Roma!) role at Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.Base pay rangeA$99,347.00/yr - A$108,191.00/yrThe Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety has permanent Child Safety Officer (CSO) roles available in Roma, ensuring the protection and welfare of children and youth. Graduates and career changers with experience or interest in being a social worker, youth worker, counsellor, or similar – this role is for you!This frontline role is rewarding in more ways than one, with a generous starting salary over $99,000 plus great additional benefits.What does being a CSO mean?As a CSO you’ll be a voice for the voiceless, a statutory advocate for children and young people’s safety and wellbeing under the Child Protection Act 1999. You’ll manage complex casework with support from peers including Senior Team Leaders and Cultural Practice Advisors. As a CSO, you will conduct risk assessments and create case plans, setting children and young people up for success.Joining a team specialising in areas of child protection including intake, investigation and assessment, ongoing intervention, and placement services, you’ll collaborate with families and care givers, other departments, community organisations, healthcare services, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. You’ll provide culturally respectful and appropriate support to families from diverse backgrounds, including varying races, socio-economic standings, abilities, and gender and sexual orientations.To join us as a CSO you will need:An Australian Driver’s License, and the legal right to work in AustraliaA Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a Bachelor Degree in a related field and further study or work experience.An understanding of statutory role, including knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999, and the ability to write case notes while maintaining privacy.Building and maintaining professional relationships with families and young people is fundamental to this role. You'll need excellent relationship-building skills, high empathy, and the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries.Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if it’s you? Kick-start your career in Child Safety - click Apply Now!Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustries: Government Administration, Individual and Family Services, and Civic and Social Organizations
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