Senior Child Safety Practitioner/ Senior Child Safety Practitioner - Children's Court
Government of Western Australia
- Fremantle, WA
- $113,000-125,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
As a Senior Child Safety Practitioner (CSQ Level 2) you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support. You will be responsible for:
- Responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004.
- Taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary.
- Undertaking case work activities of a complex nature.
- Providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO.
- Providing advice and expertise to District staff on the child safety and protection issues.
- Assisting and planning with District staff and others to develop community and family capacity to provide a safe environment for children and other vulnerable people.
- Developing and maintaining a high degree of knowledge and skills in providing services and supports to families and communities to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children and other vulnerable members of the community.
- Investigating serious concerns about the welfare and safety of children and taking action appropriate to the situation.
- Responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 and the Young Offenders Act 1994.
- Ensuring adequate legal representation for children who are in the care of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) when they appear or are charged before the Children’s Court.
- Providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO, especially in relation to juvenile justice and accommodation issues.
- Quality assures reports for the courts, and lodges the same for the Magistrates and the President.
- Providing advice and assistance to District staff on child safety and protection issues as it relates to the Children’s Criminal Courts.
- Developing and maintaining a high degree of knowledge and skills in providing services and supports to families of children going through the Children’s Criminal Courts.
- 1 position for a period of 7 months.
- 1 position until March 2028.
- 1 position for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
- 1 position from 01 December 2025 to 29 May 2026.
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 be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.The Department offers great benefits including:
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution.
- 20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with an annual leave loading payment.
- 15 days of personal leave (pro rata for part-time).
- Three days of public service holidays per annum.
- Access to mentoring programs.
- Access to the Fitness passport program.
- A competitive and attractive salary.
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
Apply 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 all the 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).
- 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).
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 .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 Macarena.Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.