Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeClosing Date: 2024-11-05 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, 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 OpportunityAs a Senior Child Protection Worker, you will be working in the areas of fostering services, child protection, children in care and family support (in accordance with the Adoption Act 1994 and the Children and Community Services Act 2004), and your responsibilities will include:providing professional adoption and fostering services to individuals, groups and communities,providing services to children in the CEO's care in accordance with Part 4, Division 5 of the Children and Community Services Act 2004, the Adoption Act 1994 and other relevant legislation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children,undertaking and providing advice and expertise on issues related to fostering and adoptions, including recruitment, information, learning, assessment, retention and support within and across Districts,supporting the continued evolution of the assessment practice, in conjunction with the Service Delivery Practice Unit,providing advice and consultancy to staff on all facets of adoption and fostering in accordance with the legislation and Departmental policy.The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information, we encourage you to contact Nancy Anvieh, Director Out-of-Home Care, on 0432 835 434.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for temporary and short-term opportunities for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.Qualification RequirementsYou must have a Bachelor's 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 CommunitiesApply 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 two (2) page written application addressing 1 and 3 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).An application form (for hard copy applications only).Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on ****** can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Integrity and HonestyThe 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 DiversityThe 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 Margia Munoz.Applicants 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 4:00 PM will not be accepted.
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