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 Child Protection, where your work is more than just a job.

As a Senior Child Protection Worker - Family Domestic Violence, you will be responsible for: 

• providing a service in conjunction with WA Police to families and individuals who are experiencing or contributing to domestic violence; 
• assisting and planning with District and WA Police staff in assessing domestic violence incident reports that come to the attention of the Police Service and the Child Protection services; 
• assisting identified families and individuals in obtaining support and services to deal with domestic violence; 
• engages with community groups and other agencies in promoting relevant support and coordination for clients experiencing domestic violence; 
• responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with 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. 

As a Senior Child Safety Officer Family Domestic Violence, you will work in the areas of Child Protection and children in care and be responsible for:

• providing a professional service to individuals, groups and communities within a service delivery team;
• providing appropriate consultation to staff and other service delivery agencies;
• if required, managing a small local office and ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources, as well as representing the Department within the local community.

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  Karen Kelly, Team Leader Child Safety, on 0408 261 983.

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

Opportunities Available

• Recruitment Pool: This recruitment pool may be used to fill various fixed term or permanent, full-time and part-time positions arising within the next 12 months.

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.

Which Position Do I Apply For?

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants to maintain a qualified workforce. If no qualified applicant is found, we will then consider non‑qualified applicants.

If you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, apply for the Senior Child Safety Practitioner position.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, apply for the Senior Child Protection Officer position.

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 two [2] pages addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF related to the position you are applying for
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).

Please note as part of your application, you will be required to selectyour preferred location.

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

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to engage, empower and build strong working relationships with a diverse range of clients, particularly Aboriginal clients, partner agencies and colleagues.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and counselling skills, including the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations involving children, families and domestic violence.
• Professional integrity, accountability and resilience when responding to child safety concerns and crisis situations.

Organisational Requirement:

Must be willing to work in the East Kimberley or Pilbara.

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 Michela Orsini, HR Consultant 0434 464 370, HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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: Michela Orsini, HR Consultant 0434 464 370, HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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.