LOCATION
Australia’s Golden Outback - Narrogin is a large town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 192 kilometres southeast of Perth. Narrogin has significant agriculture, health and education infrastructure and serves as a regional centre
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Child Protection Worker responds to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children and applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 and providing services to children placed in the care of the CEO.
You will be responsible for taking legal action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children where necessary, undertaking case work activities of a complex nature, and providing advice and expertise to District staff on the child safety and protection issues.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
We have one (1) permanent full time position available. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise within the next twelve (12) months.
We offer great benefits including:
- flexible work hours
- discount on private health insurance
- ongoing training and development opportunities
- free flu vaccines
- free counselling services for you and eligible family members
- 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
You may also be eligible for regional benefits including:
- Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH)
- 5 days commuted time off in lieu
CONDITIONS
You cannot be considered for this position unless you have a completed university degree in:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Psychology or
- Relevant Human Services area.
NOTE: If you have a relevant Human Services qualification you will need to supply unit descriptions/summaries for assessment against the Qualifications Framework.
All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency by Overseas Qualifications Unit, AEI-NOOSR or AASW and the outcome evidence provided at the time of applying.
Additionally we require/ to be considered for this position you must have:
- substantiated evidence of your eligibility to live and work in Australia
- see section 7 of the JDF for additional pre-employment requirements
A criminal record check and departmental check will be conducted prior to commencement.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) will tell you more about the position, or you can contact Julie Mckenzie District Director on (08) 9621 0400 during business hours.
To find out who we are and what we do, visit our website or follow our LinkedIn page.
HOW DO I APPLY?
The Work Related Requirements are found on the JDF and the attached Job Application Kit will help you with your application.
Your application should include:
- a current resume
- a two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements of the role
- contact details for two (2) work related referees
- a copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors if applicable)
LODGING YOUR APPLICATION
Please click the ‘Apply for Job’ button. You will be prompted to answer online questions and attach the documents listed above (Word or PDF format only).
If you do not receive a confirmation email or you are unable submit your application online please contact a Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 2555 during business hours.
PLEASE NOTE: Allow for unanticipated issues when lodging your application as we do not accept late or emailed applications. It is your responsibility to ensure that your application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.