Senior Child Protection Worker/Senior Field Worker - Family Domestic Violence
Division: Community Services Position No: Pool Ref COM37123 Salary: Specified Calling Level 2, $102,808 - $112,645 pa/ Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 + Super - PSCSAA 2022 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Broome or Derby Closing Date: 2023-11-08 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities (Communities) is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing.
Why Work with Us?
The Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The stunning region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available.
Staff in the Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with. A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.
Working in the Kimberley Region attracts fantastic benefits (subject to eligibility, and provided on a pro-rata basis)including:
1. Relocation Assistance
2. Subsidised Housing (GROH)
3. Subsidised electricity from September to April
4. Generous Personal Leave Entitlements (15 Days per annum)
5. 5 weeks leave a year, including:
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 1-week Northwest leave
- 1-week Commuted TOIL leave [accrued after 12 months]
6. Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
7. Free Pass to the Coast [accrued after 12 months, includes additional leave days and the cost of a return flight (the equivalent for a flight to Perth) for you and your dependents]
8. Salary Packaging Remote Benefits
9. Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
This position is currently eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed from this recruitment process during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments of up to $13,000 in addition to the above benefits. Click to find out more.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the. 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 Role
The Family and Domestic Violence Response Team (FDVRT) is a partnership between the Department of Communities, WA Police, and non-government domestic violence services. In the West Kimberley, the team includes three Senior Child Protection Worker / Senior Field Worker – Family Domestic Violence staff, two based in Broome and one based in Derby. The team work together to service Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and surrounding communities.
The team aims to improve the safety of child and adult victims of family and domestic violence through a collaborative approach that focuses on timely and early intervention following a police call out to a domestic violence incident.
As a Senior Child Protection Worker/Senior Field Worker - Family Domestic Violence you willwork as part of the FDVRT to provide a service to families and individuals who are experiencing or contributing to domestic violence.
This service includes:
10. Assisting District and Police staff in assessing domestic violence incident reports.
11. Helping victims access support and services.
12. Engaging with community groups and other agencies to promote awareness and support for victims.
13. A current resume/CV.
14. A 1-2 page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF of the position you are applying for (see 'Qualification Requirements' section above).
15. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
16. An application form (for hard copy applications only).
17. Specified Callings applicants only: A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
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You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader. Position Title Senior Child Protection Worker/Senior Field Worker - Family Domestic Violence Agency Department of Communities Salary Location Broome or Derby Unit/Division Community Services Branch Service Delivery Kimberley Work Type Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref COM37123 Closing Date Position Title Senior Child Protection Worker/Senior Field Worker - Family Domestic Violence Branch Service Delivery Kimberley Location Broome or Derby Work Type Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Communities Company Information Description
The Department of Communities (Communities) is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing.
Why Work with Us?
The Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The stunning region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available.
Staff in the Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with. A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.
Working in the Kimberley Region attracts fantastic benefits (subject to eligibility, and provided on a pro-rata basis)including:
18. Relocation Assistance
19. Subsidised Housing (GROH)
20. Subsidised electricity from September to April
21. Generous Personal Leave Entitlements (15 Days per annum)
22. 5 weeks leave a year, including:
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 1-week Northwest leave
- 1-week Commuted TOIL leave [accrued after 12 months]
23. Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
24. Free Pass to the Coast [accrued after 12 months, includes additional leave days and the cost of a return flight (the equivalent for a flight to Perth) for you and your dependents]
25. Salary Packaging Remote Benefits
26. Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
This position is currently eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed from this recruitment process during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments of up to $13,000 in addition to the above benefits. Click to find out more.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the. 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 Role
The Family and Domestic Violence Response Team (FDVRT) is a partnership between the Department of Communities, WA Police, and non-government domestic violence services. In the West Kimberley, the team includes three Senior Child Protection Worker / Senior Field Worker – Family Domestic Violence staff, two based in Broome and one based in Derby. The team work together to service Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and surrounding communities.
The team aims to improve the safety of child and adult victims of family and domestic violence through a collaborative approach that focuses on timely and early intervention following a police call out to a domestic violence incident.
As a Senior Child Protection Worker/Senior Field Worker - Family Domestic Violence you willwork as part of the FDVRT to provide a service to families and individuals who are experiencing or contributing to domestic violence.
This service includes:
27. Assisting District and Police staff in assessing domestic violence incident reports.
28. Helping victims access support and services.
29. Engaging with community groups and other agencies to promote awareness and support for victims.
30. A current resume/CV.
31. A 1-2 page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF of the position you are applying for (see 'Qualification Requirements' section above).
32. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
33. An application form (for hard copy applications only).
34. Specified Callings applicants only: A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
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