More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of South Metropolitan Child Protection and Family Support, where your work is more than just a job.

As a Senior Child Safety Practitioner you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support.

You will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• 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.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Vania Da Paz, District Director, on 08 6277 4670.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancies: 2 (two) full-time permanent positions available.
• Upcoming roles: Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar permanent roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process.

Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / relevant human services area.
• Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.
• Refer to our websitefor information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

How to Apply – It’s Easy
Select “Apply for Job” and upload the following documents (Word or PDF only):

1. Your current resume/CV.
2. A short written statement up to 2 [two] pages addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or 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).

Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements:

Organisational Requirements:

• Demonstrated respectful, collaborative and inclusive behaviours when working with children, families, colleagues, Aboriginal communities and partner agencies.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, adaptability and commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Live in or can relocate in a reasonable timeframe to the location where the vacancy exists.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a high demand environment.
• Available to commence the role within 6 weeks.

The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods.

Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or via phone 0466 349 452.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Need Assistance?

If you would like to discuss:

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Contact: Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or via phone 0466 349 452.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers

National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.