The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
About the Team
The Fostering and Family Care Team is responsible for the recruitment, assessment and retention strategies of community foster carers and provides support to districts, the sector and ACCO’s in the Out of Home Care system. Your role within the team will primarily consist of recruiting and assessing potential communiting foster carers. You will be part of the Fostering and Family Care team, working within the Out of Home Care stream. The Out of Home Care stream leads out of home care arrangements for children at risk of harm and / or abuse, who cannot reside safely within their family home.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Child Safety Practitioner Care Services, you will be responsible for:
- providing services to children in the CEOs care in accordance with Part 4, Division 5 of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 and other relevant legislation to ensure the safety and protection of children,
- working collaboratively and innovatively with District staff and Foster Carers, community groups and other stakeholders in line with the Care Team Approach to build local capacity and resources to meet the placement and care needs of children and young people,
- ensuring Departmental Statutory Obligations and Practice Standards are complied with in relation to placements of children in the CEOs care,
- undertaking robust and comprehensive assessments of potential community foster carers against legislated competencies,
- actively participating in recruitment strategies and retention,
- undertaking project work within the team and across Statewide Services and other duties as required by the Director Fostering and Family Care, General Manager OOHC and Executive Director Statewide Services.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jo-Anne Garrett, A/Director Fostering and Family Care Services, on 0427 387 114 or via email JoAnne.Garrett@communities.wa.gov.au.
There is currently one [1] fixed term-part time position available for immediate filling until 1 December 2026 with the possibility of extension.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment (full time or part time) in this or similar roles.
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:
- A current resume/CV. Please ensure to include referee details.
- A three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or 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 technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant, on 0403 697 266 AND 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
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
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 Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0403 697 266.
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.
Attachments:-
Application Form
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Child Protection Qualification Framework
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Information for Applicants
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JDF - Senior Child Safety Practitioner Care Services - CSQ2
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