Senior Child Protection Worker/Senior Field Worker - Family Domestic Violence Join the East Kimberley Child Protection Team for an experience of a lifetime! Working in the East Kimberley The East Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available, such as boating, fishing, chasing waterfalls and 4WDing. Staff in the East 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. Experience a destination like no other, contribute to a culturally rich region, and develop professional relationships that will last a lifetime. More than just a job The work we do at Communities is meaningful and important. We bring together vital services that support children, young people, families and communities to grow and ultimately to thrive. Child protection work is challenging, rewarding and fulfilling. As a Senior Child Protection Worker Family Domestic Violence / Senior Field Worker Family Domestic Violence, you will provide service to families and individuals who are experiencing or contributing to domestic violence. Responsibilities: Providing a professional service to individuals, groups and communities within a service delivery team. Providing appropriate consultation to staff and other service delivery Agencies. If required, managing a small local office and ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources, as well as representing the Department within the local community. This position is located in the Kimberley Region, therefore, only applicants willing to relocate are encouraged to apply. The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Justine de Candia, Regional Executive Director (Kimberley) on 0439 996 718. There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling. The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles. 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. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Senior Child Protection Worker Family Domestic Violence position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements. If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Senior Field Worker Family Domestic Violence position. Benefits: Additional 1-week Annual Leave (5 weeks total) 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Generous Personal Leave entitlements (15 days per annum) Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees Annual Leave Travel Concessions Airconditioning, gas and water subsidies Regional Incentive Scheme (Kununurra – 50% of additional utilities reimbursed up to $2,000 p/year) Salary Packaging Remote Benefits Relocation Package Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job ' button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV. A two (2) page written application addressing all the 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 Emily Parker, HR Consultant on Equity and Diversity The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Emily Parker. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 17 October at 4:00pm will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr