EL 1 - Court Child Expert (Social Worker or Psychologist)Jurisdiction: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA)Section: Court Children's ServiceClassification: Executive Level 1Salary: Total remuneration including super: $127,072 - $138,509 per annum ($110,115 - $120,025 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation)Employment type: Ongoing / Non-ongoing, full time and part-time roles are availableLocation: CanberraWhat is a Court Child Expert?Court Child Experts are experienced social workers and psychologists who are passionate about the safety and wellbeing of children.
The Court Child Expert plays a unique and critical role within Australia's family law system through the provision of specialist social science expertise, to assist families and the Courts in making decisions that are in children's best interests.
Court Child Experts have a statutory appointment to the role of 'family consultant', as it is defined in Section 11 Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA), and an authorisation to deliver services as a 'family counsellor' as defined in Section 10 FLA.Why become a Court Child Expert?This is an exciting opportunity to join the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and be part of a number of world-leading initiatives designed to ensure safe and effective outcomes for children and families.
The role of Court Child Expert offers the rewarding opportunity to ensure that the needs and voices of children inform important decisions made about them.
New Court Child Experts are provided with a supportive and structured induction program.
All Court Child Experts are provided with ongoing professional development, access to an extensive literature library and regular professional supervision.What does a Court Child Expert do?Court Child Experts undertake a range of activities within the provisions of the FLA including:Mandatory qualifications and experienceEligibilityEmployment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following: Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.Diversity and InclusionFederal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.
First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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