The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

Living and working in the Pilbara

Pilbara cities and towns are family friendly communities which offer an array of services and activities for the whole family, or individuals to enjoy and participate in. You, your family and friends might spend the morning four-wheel driving through the beautiful outback, before setting up camp and enjoying some fishing. Or you could enjoy fine food and visiting local cafes and restaurants. Whatever your perfect weekend is, when you move to the Pilbara, you’ll find all of this in your backyard, plus much more. If you enjoy venturing through amazing scenery and have passion for learning more about traditional Aboriginal culture, this could be the job for you!

To get an insight into the Pilbara region click here and here to see what the region has to offer.

The Opportunity

As the CSU4, Team Manager Child Safety, you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for:

• Contributing to the planning and management of District activities and promotes sound innovative and responsible casework and community work practice.
• Managing team resources, assign tasks and ensures equitable distribution of workload within the team.
• Quality assurance and quality improvement functions within a team and provides reports.
• Supervising and supports team members and liaises with other team leaders, Senior Practice Development Officer and Senior Advisors to ensure sound practice standards and provides learning and development opportunities for the team.
• Convening and chairs planning forums.

As the CSQ3, Team Leader Child Safety, you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for:

• managing a District team and responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004,
• supervising team members in child protection case work matters and where necessary, oversees Case Workers in taking intervention action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children,
• supervising team members in providing case work services to identified families and children in the care of the CEO,

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Belinda, Marra, District Director on 0427 444 968 or email [email protected]

There is currently one permanent position available for immediate filling.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

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 Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the [qualified Specified Calling L3] position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the non-qualified level 4]position.

Want to join us?

Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board (https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/) and search Pool Ref COM18225. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date

Applications close 4:00pm 18 July 2025 (AWST).