Creating strong, active, and inclusive communities ~ Department of Communities Tasmania

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Salary: $62,601 to $95,776 per annum + 10% Superannuation
• Classification: Allied Health Professional Level 1-2
• Fixed-term full-time work for a period of 12 months (part-time options may be considered by negotiation)

The team at the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line are a passionate group of emotionally intelligent, multidiscipline government, non-government, professionals who collaborate and work together to provide short-term and early intervention advice or referral to families and young people.

This is a predominantly phone-based role in a fast-paced, high-energy, team environment.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed long term in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Ability to quickly build rapport and relationships with stakeholders (including families and young people) over the phone
• Ability to remain calm in the face of pressure and verbal conflict
• Demonstrated workload management strategies
• Personal integrity, accountability, emotional intelligence, and respect for clients
• A genuine passion for brief intervention work, social justice, and equity for clients
• Value working as a member of a team and contribute to creating a positive team environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement, learning and practice reflection

DUTIES

Duties and selection criteria are listed within the Statement of Duties:

523996 Child Safety and Wellbeing Worker AHP1-2 (July 2020) WWC.pdf

523996 Child Safety and Wellbeing Worker AHP1-2 (July 2020) WWC.docx

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions with the Department of Communities Tasmania are required to undertake a pre-employment Conviction Check. In addition, this position has the following essential requirements:

• A Bachelor of Social Work or a Diploma of Community Welfare Work or other tertiary qualifications at Diploma or above level which includes units of case management/casework practice and supervised practical work placements in relevant fields.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (Employment type)

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Flexibility to provide work/life balance
• Values-based, inclusive, and diverse organisation
• Collaborative team environment
• Be a part of leading practice development
• Develop your skills in risk assessment, whilst working in a positive and honest way with children and families

How to Apply

Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. You will be prompted to create an account/login.

Please complete the eligibility questions, upload a copy of your CV, your written application, and the details of two referees via the application form.

Your written application should address the Selection Criteria (listed in the Statement of Duties) and be no longer than three pages.

For more information on the duties

Contact officer: Demelza Barnes
Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Child Safety Wellbeing Worker (Advice and Referral) enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Phone: (03) 6165 8309

For support in submitting your application, email us: [email protected].