• Full time
• $108,459 - $122,546
• Canberra, ACT

Details

The Support Services for Children has an exciting opportunity available for a Child and Family Worker. The Branch provides early intervention and prevention services for children, young people and their families, and services to children with developmental delays.

The HP3 Child and Family Workers report to the CFC Team Leaders and work closely with other centre staff. The Child and Family Workers deliver services to children and families within the ACT community.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Social Work degree or Psychology (6-year degree) with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Australian Psychological Board, plus a minimum of at least 3 years practice experience working with children and families.
• Other relevant degrees will be seriously considered including Early Childhood Teaching/Education or Community Education/ Development (with study in child developmental stages and needs).
• Background check will be conducted.
• Educational, suitability and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment.
• Current Driver’s license essential.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Notes: This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Part time hours will be considered, and the salary noted above will be paid pro rata. Staff can access flexible working arrangements including working from home days when this does not impact upon service delivery.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a response addressing the Selection Criteria. For each criterion, please limit your response to 400 words or less.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply Now' button below.

A position description is attached.