Team Leader Child Safety

Division: Child Protection and Family Support Position No: Pool Ref COM11526 Salary: Child Safety Qualified Stream Level 3, $130,000 - $142,480 pa + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024 Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Location: Joondalup, Perth, Mirrabooka or Midland Closing Date: 2026-06-26 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) About Us At Department of Communities (Communities), we are privileged to provide services and partner with others to keep children safe; provide vital community services, including in emergencies; address homelessness; prevent family and domestic violence; provide stewardship for the disability sector; regulate the early childhood and care sector; and manage the agenda for women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering. The Opportunity Communities have child protection offices located throughout Western Australia. We are seeking experienced candidates to fill future permanent and temporary opportunities that arise in the North Metropolitan Regions of including Perth, Mirrabooka, Joondalup and Midland over the next 12 months. Team Leaders provide operational and professional leadership across child protection, children in care and family support service delivery. Reporting to the District Director or other senior leaders, the role is responsible for leading a district-based team, supervising complex statutory casework, and ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the Children and Community Services Act 2004. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding the safety, wellbeing and development of vulnerable children and supporting families across Western Australia. Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. Qualifications You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must also 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. Application Materials A current resume/CV, including copies of any qualifications referenced within. A two (2) page written application addressing 1 and 3 of the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. A copy of your relevant degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable). An application form (for hard copy applications only). Please note: All remaining selection criteria will be assessed at some stage during the recruitment process. Benefits Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service 18 weeks paid parental leave 10 days Disability Leave 5 days Reproductive Health Leave Discount on private health insurance Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. 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 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, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, 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 HR Recruitment team via View email address on click.appcast.io. Contact Leah Jennings, District Director, (08) 6277 5222, View email address on click.appcast.io. HR Recruitment team: View email address on click.appcast.io. TTY/voice calls - 133 677 Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727 SMS relay - 0423 677 767 If you are an Aboriginal person 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 4:00pm will not be accepted. Attachments: Application Form Child Protection Qualification Framework Information for Job Applicants.pdf JDF - Team Leader Child Safety (Serv Delivery & Statewide) - CSQ3 You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader. #J-18808-Ljbffr