Job opportunity

Join the East Kimberley Child Protection Team for an experience of a lifetime!

This position includes generous REGIONAL AND RETENTION INCENTIVE payments!

Working in the East Kimberley

The East Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available, such as boating, fishing, chasing waterfalls and 4WDing.

Staff in the East Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with. A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.

Experience a destination like no other, contribute to a culturally rich region, and develop professional relationships that will last a lifetime.

To view more of what Kununurra has to offer click here and for what Halls Creek has to offer click here.

More than just a job

The work we do at Communities is meaningful and important. We bring together vital services that support children, young people, families and communities to grow and ultimately to thrive.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, then apply for a role in Child Protection.

The Opportunity

Child protection work is challenging, rewarding and fulfilling.

As a Team Leader Child Protection you will be responsible for managing a District team and responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children, supervising team members in case work matters and services, convening and chairing planning forums for children and managing team resources. Where necessary the Team Leader may be required to undertake complex case work activities.

The majority of clients (children, families and carers) you will work with in this role are of Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse descent. As a Team Leader, you will need to be able to demonstrate your awareness of this and your ability to work sensitively and respectfully with the Aboriginal Community.

An ideal candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate:

• assessment, analytical and intervention skills in Child Protection
• management, supervisory and leadership skills in Child Protection practice
• the ability to undertake case work of a more complex nature.

As a frontline child protection related role, this position is eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed from this recruitment process during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments in addition to existing employment entitlements. For further information on RARI, we encourage you to take a look here.

Further Information

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Justine de Candia, District Director on 0439 996 718.

Benefits

Our salaries are competitive and leave provisions are generous. We’ll support you in your work and your career development with professional supervision, a comprehensive learning pathway that will develop contemporary skills and knowledge, and opportunities to advance your career.

By working in a regional area such as Kununurra and Halls Creek, you may be eligible for additional benefits such as:  

• district allowance
• salary packaging remote benefits
• Regional Incentive Scheme  

     (Kununurra – 50% of additional utilities reimbursed up to $2,000 p/year)

     (Halls Creek – 100% of additional utilities reimbursed up to $3,000 p/year)

Additional benefits in working for the Department can be viewed here.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Qualification Requirements

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 website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current comprehensive resume/CV
2. A two [2] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
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)
5. An application form (for hard copy applications only)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria/work related requirements during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Nijole West, A/HR Consultant on 0403 203 642 or email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

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, 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 Nijole West. 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.