Child Protection Worker/Field Worker – Open Pool

Do you want to experience life in regional and remote Western Australia with access to experiences that cannot be seen elsewhere?

If you are seeking new adventures or commencing your child protection career, we want to hear from you!

Hear Directly from Our People!
Watch this video to hear our Child Protection Workers and Field Workers share their experiences and insights into this rewarding profession.

This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed term, full time and part time vacancies, accepting applications for 12 months up to April 2025. If you are deemed suitable, you will be placed in a pool from which appointments can be made when vacancies arise across Communities.

As this is an open pool you can apply at any time and the assessment of applications will be conducted on a regular basis.

There will be several assessments throughout the year and applicants will be advised when assessment of their application is progressing and advised of the outcome in due course. If your application is unsuccessful, you can reapply up to the closing date of the pool. You are strongly encouraged to seek feedback before you reapply.

To avoid delay in assessing your application, it is important to submit all required qualification supporting documents. Refer to our website for details.

This will be the experience of a lifetime…
Child Protection Work is challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling. Working alongside families, other agencies and Community organisations, you’ll foster meaningful and productive relationships to help families build safety and support for their family members.

Child Protection Workers and Field Workers have responsibilities covering all aspects of child protection work. They respond to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children, taking legal action where necessary, and maintain positive links and strong working relationships with other government and non-government agencies. You will also have the chance to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, fostering a rich learning experience.

As part of the application process, you’ll be asked about your location preferences.

Want to know more? Attend one of our Info Sessions!
Please join us at one of our online career information sessions where you will hear from our leaders about contemporary practice and their experience working with Communities. 

Register at our upcoming sessions below:  

• 02 September 2024 – For South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Goldfields
• 03 September 2024 – For Perth Metropolitan Area
• 04 September 2024 – For Mid West, Kimberley and Pilbara

If you are unable to attend these dates, please still register to be provided a recording of the information session.  

Our Human Resources team will also be on hand to provide information about the available roles, employment benefits, career progression and tips and tricks for applying. The information sessions are interactive, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. 

Working at Communities
Our salaries are competitive and leave provisions and benefits are generous, we’ll support you in your work and your career development with professional supervision, a comprehensive learning pathway that will develop contemporary skills and knowledge and opportunities to advance your career. Regional specific benefits such as additional leave and assistance with air conditioning and travel costs may also be available (where eligible).

Find out more about our regional locations, generous benefits and why Communities is a great place to work by clicking HERE. Considering a regional career can open you up to opportunities to develop new skills and build experience – plus help WA grow.

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.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Child Protection Worker position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.

Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.

To help us assess your qualifications please ensure the following is included in your application:

• Degree certificate, or other evidence of completion.
• Full official academic transcript that clearly states the date that the degree was conferred, and each unit of study.
• Unit descriptors or syllabus. These are a brief summary of the unit content and should be copied and pasted into one legible Word document.
• Overseas qualifications assessment (if applicable)

Applications that do not include the required supporting information may have their assessment delayed.

New graduates welcome! If you are a new graduate, we encourage you to apply for the Child Protection Worker position.

If your graduation date is upcoming and you are found suitable for the Field Worker role, you can convert to the Child Protection Worker role upon completion of your degree if you are assessed as meeting the specified calling qualification requirements.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Field Worker position.

Applying is easy…
Don’t miss out! Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current and comprehensive resume/CV.
2. A one [1] page written cover letter that outlines your skills and experience in alignment with the job description and the iCreate Values of the Department of Communities.
3. If applying for the Child Protection Worker position, a copy of your degree certificate, academic transcript, unit descriptors, and overseas qualification assessment (if applicable).
4. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
5. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For further information about what to include in your application, please see our Careers at Communities – Child Protection Workers and Field Workers

If you apply for this Regional pool and COM6424 Child Protection Worker (Metropolitan) open pool you will only be assessed by one panel throughout the entire process and the outcome will be used for both applications.

Contact Us
For further information on the job duties, locations or requirements: Refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Victor Kicinski, Team Leader Child Protection, on (08) 6277 4126.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format: Contact our friendly HR Recruitment Team on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

If you require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or to let us know your preferred methods of communication, please discuss with a HR Consultant at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or via the National Relay Service on:

TTY/voice calls – 133 677

Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727

SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty
The 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 Diversity
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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 the HR Recruitment team HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. If you 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 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
– Application Form
– Child Protection Qualification Framework
– FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
– Information for Job Applicants
– JDF – Child Protection Worker – SCL1
– JDF – Field Worker – L2-4

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