Description:
Are you an energetic, enthusiastic person who wants to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, contributing to positive change for families? Do you have superior communication and problem-solving abilities, along with skills in navigating complex situations? Do you enjoy working in a positive and innovative team that collectively works towards shared outcomes?
This position is situated in the Cooktown Hub which is part of the North Cairns & Lower Cape Child Safety Service Centre. The Service Centre works through its Cooktown Hub office providing support to various communities within its catchment. There is also a Cairns based team that supports the hub as well as children and families connected to these communities.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Community Care Classification AO3 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/629899/25 Closing date 17-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $74745 - $82937 Fortnightly salary $2865.00 - $3179.00 Job duration until June 27, 2025 Contact person Tyrrallye Alanko Contact details Phone: 07 4255 7300Access the National Relay Service
The Child Safety Support Officer's key responsibilities are to:
• Ensure that service delivery is consistent with departmental policies and procedures, departmental objectives and current trends.
• Provide culturally appropriate prevention, early intervention, and family support strategies to children and families including referral, provision of information, advocacy and consultation.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders and negotiate with service providers to design, implement and maintain appropriate casework and individualised service plans that link clients to the services and supports they require.
• Liaise and develop links with relevant stakeholders including families, community agencies and relevant government departments.
• Participate effectively as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to the role, and actively participate in appropriate learning and development processes.
• Prepare reports and maintain accessible and clear case records consistent with departmental case management requirements.
• Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.
Departmental housing in Cooktown is not available in relation to this vacancy. The successful applicant will need to currently reside in Cooktown or have the ability to source their own accommodation at this location.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/629899/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 17th April 2025
Further information
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