Child Safety Officer (501529)
Seeking Child Safety Officers to join Communities Tasmania across all three regions.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Hobart
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-2651-5953
Fax: +61-3-7169-8883
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Detail information about job Child Safety Officer (501529). Terms and conditions vacancy
Child Safety Officer – Statewide (Multiple Vacancies)
Department of Communities Tasmania
Children and Youth Services
Burnie, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart, Tasmania
Vacancy No’s: (501529) (501542) (501555)
Salary: $55,144 - $89,412 pro rata per annum
Are you up for a challenge?
The Department of Communities Tasmania is seeking Child Safety Officers to join the welcoming and supportive teams in Children and Youth Services in all 3 regions across the state.
The Child Safety Officer is responsible for the provision of advice and referral services, assessment, family preservation and restoration, and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children and young people. The role of the Child Safety Officer is to provide professional services in accordance with legislation, practice guidelines, policies and procedures and by applying professional judgement to ensure that services are delivered in the best interest of children, young people and their families.
The Child Safety Officer forms part of the broader Children and Youth Services, which incorporates Community Youth Justice and Family Violence Counselling and Support Service. The position works collaboratively with professional staff from other operational areas from within the Department of Communities Tasmania, the Department of Education, Tasmania Police, and a range of non-government organisations.
Working in Tasmania offers a more relaxed lifestyle. Hobart, Launceston and Burnie all boast a temperate climate, excellent restaurants, stress-free commutes, quality entertainment and the full range of services to meet expectations. Take advantage of our affordable real estate, quality education system and everything you need to create a safe and happy home for you and your family.
We offer:
- a well supported team
- innovative high quality services
- opportunities for professional development
- attractive salary and benefits
- an unbeatable lifestyle.
We want to hear from you if you have experience, or would like to gain experience, in working intensively with vulnerable families to strengthen their capabilities to parent and support their children. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable and at risk children and meet the essential requirements for this role, your next job could be with Communities Tasmania.
To find out more about these exciting opportunities, please contact:
North-West: Selina McGuire on (03) 6477 7585 or email [email protected]
North: Michelle Davey on (03) 6777 1175 or email [email protected]
South: Lee-Ann Russell on (03) 6165 7878 or email [email protected]
Applications close Sunday 29 July 2018.
Applicants are encouraged to read the further information available on child safety careers. To find out more and apply online go to www.jobs.tas.gov.au