Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children in Western Australia? This is an opportunity to make real change in communities, keeping children safe and strong.
Hear Directly from Our People!
Watch this video to hear our Child Protection Workers and Field Workers share their experiences and insights into this rewarding profession.
This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed term, full time and part time vacancies, accepting applications for 12 months up to April 2025. If you are deemed suitable, you will be placed in a pool from which appointments can be made when vacancies arise across Communities.
As this is an open pool you can apply at any time and the assessment of applications will be conducted on a regular basis.
There will be several assessments throughout the year and applicants will be advised when assessment of their application is progressing and advised of the outcome in due course. If your application is unsuccessful, you can re-apply up to the closing date of the pool. You are strongly encouraged to seek feedback before you reapply.
To avoid delay in assessing your application, it is important to submit all required qualification supporting documents. Refer to our website for details.
This will be the experience of a lifetime…
Child Protection Work is challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling. Working alongside families, other agencies, and Community organisations, you will foster meaningful and productive relationships to help families build safety and support for their family members.
You will have the chance to work in diverse communities, gaining exposure to diverse cultures, challenges, and perspectives. One of the key benefits of this role is the opportunity for personal and professional growth. You will encounter a wide range of situations and learn to adapt quickly to new environments. This will enhance your problem-solving skills, resilience, and ability to work effectively under pressure. You will also have the chance to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, fostering a rich learning experience.
Want to know more? Attend one of our Info Sessions!
Please join us at one of our online career information sessions where you will hear from our leaders about contemporary practice and their experience working with Communities.
Upcoming sessions to be announced for January 2025 very soon.
Working at Communities
Our salaries are competitive and leave provisions and benefits 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.
Visit our website to find out about the full range of benefits and why Communities is a great place to work!
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. Please note, your application will be unable to progress if you do not meet the qualification requirements.
If you are interested in a career in Child Protection and do not hold an approved qualification, you may be eligible for a Field Worker role in one of our Regional locations. See our advert for more information Child Protection Worker/Field Worker - Open Pool (jobs.wa.gov.au)
To help us assess your qualifications please ensure the following is included in your application:
- Degree certificate, or other evidence of completion.
- Full official academic transcript that clearly states the date that the degree was conferred, and each unit of study.
- Unit Descriptors or syllabus. These are a brief summary of the unit content and should be copied and pasted into one legible Word document.
- Overseas qualifications assessment (if applicable)
Applications that do not include the required supporting information may have their assessment delayed.
New graduates welcome! If you are a new graduate, we would love to hear from you and we encourage you to apply.
We are accepting applications from new graduates who have completed their degree and have an upcoming graduation date. In place of a degree certificate, please provide proof from your University of completion of your qualification and graduation date.
Applying is easy…
Don’t miss out! 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 comprehensive resume/CV.
- A one [1] page written cover letter that outlines your skills and experience in alignment with the job description and the iCreate Values of the Department of Communities.
- A copy of your degree certificate, academic transcript, unit descriptors and 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).
For further information about what to include in your application, please see our website link to Careers at Communities - Child Protection Workers and Field Workers.
Wanting to make the move to the regions? Check out our Regional Child Protection Worker/Field Worker (CPW) Pool! Excitingly, if you apply for both this Metropolitan pool and the Regional pool, you will only be assessed by one panel throughout the entire process and the outcome will be used for both applications.
Contact Us
For further information on the job duties, locations or requirements: Refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Victor Kicinski, Team Leader Child Protection, on (08) 6277 4126.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format: Contact our friendly HR Recruitment Team on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
If you require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or to let us know your preferred methods of communication, please discuss with a HR Consultant at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or via the National Relay Service on:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Integrity and Honesty
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 here.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 the HR Recruitment team HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. If you 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.
Attachments:-
Application Form
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Child Protection Qualification Framework
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FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
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Information for Job Applicants
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JDF - Child Protection Worker - SCL1
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