• Region:​​​ Regional WA
• Job Type:​​ Full Time
• Salary:​​ Specified Calling Level 1, $76,425 - $100,605/Level 2/4, $70,432 - $92,057 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022

About the role

Child Protection Workers and Field Workers have responsibilities covering all aspects of child protection work. They respond to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children, taking legal action where necessary, and maintain positive links and strong working relationships with other government and non-government agencies. 

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 Department of Communities.

Our recruitment team will also be on hand to provide information about the available roles, mandatory requirements, employment benefits and career progression. The information sessions are interactive and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

There are two online sessions scheduled for:

• Wednesday 01/05/2025 at 5:30pm-6:00pm (AWST) Midwest, Kimberley, and Pilbara
• Wednesday, 08/05/2024 at 5.30pm - 6.00pm (AWST) Southwest, Great Southern & Wheatbelt and Goldfields

Which position do I apply for?

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy.

If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Child Protection Worker position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements. 

If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Field Worker position.

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