Locations: South Hedland, Karratha, Onslow, Roebourne, Newman, Tom Price, Jigalong.

What is the Talent Register?

The Child Protection Frontline Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for full time and part time opportunities that are:

• Fixed term/secondment up to twelve (12) months, or
• Transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees
• Permanent

The register is actively monitored by managers to match applicants to available opportunities. You only need to register your interest once, and your application will remain on our jobs register for current and future opportunities.

The benefit of applying through one of our talent registers is that you can be appointed directly via a streamlined process as opportunities become available.

Living and working in WA’s regional, rural and remote communities can provide a unique and affordable lifestyle where there's no shortage of adventure. The Department of Communities protects and cares for Western Australian children and young people who are in need and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.

Are you looking to join the Department of Communities in a key frontline position located in the Pilbara Region? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Working in the Pilbara

Living and Working in the Pilbara is from the Ocean to the Desert.

What does your perfect weekend look like? Is it lying on a white sandy beach surrounded by picturesque turquoise water? Maybe it is hiking and climbing through deep rocky canyons to be greeted by cool and inviting plunge pools. 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 unique cafes and restaurants. Whatever your perfect weekend is, when you move to the Pilbara, you’ll find all of this, plus much more, all in your backyard.

To find out more about living and working in the Pilbara click here.

About the roles

If you have a sound understanding of the issues and trends around alternative care of children and the ability to build strong working relationships within the team, the community and with culturally diverse families, we want to hear from you!

Some of the roles you may be considered for as part of the Talent Register include:

Child Safety Practitioner (CSQ1) - $89,000 - $111,000 per annum

Child Safety Practitioners work with children, young people and families who are vulnerable or in crisis to ensure children are safe and protected from harm.

Want to know more about this role? See a day in the life as Child Safety Practitioner!

Qualification Requirements – Child Safety Practitioner

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 Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Child Safety Practitioner position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.

If you do not hold an approved qualification for the Child Safety Practitioner, please apply for one of the below positions:

Child Safety Officer (CSU 2) – $79,040 - $100,880 per annum.

The Child Safety Officer role is a modified Child Safety Practitioner position so those without relevant qualifications can be appointed.

Case Support Officer (OOU2) – $76,912 - $82,464 per annum.

Case Support Officers provide direct support to Child Safety Practitioners by collecting, recording and analysing client information, and engaging with children, families, government and non-government support agencies.

Family Support Officer (OOU2) - $76,912 - $82,464 per annum.

Family Support Officers provide supervision and support to families, children and young people about accessing Department and community resources.

Administrative Assistant (Level 2) - $76,912 - $82,464 per annum

Administrative Assistants contribute to the effective management of the District Offices by providing a high level of customer service in relation to administrative matters.

Customer Liaison Officer (Level 2) - $ 76,912 - $82,464 per annum

Customer Liaison Officers are the first point of contact for members of the community accessing the Child Protection and Family Support services of the Department of Communities.

Parent Visitor (OOU2) - $76,912 - $82,464 per annum

Parent Visitors are responsible for undertaking home and community visits to provide culturally appropriate support and assistance to Parents and Carers.

Best Beginnings Plus Worker (CSU2) - $79,040 - $100,880 per annum. Best Beginnings Plus Workers provide a personal culturally appropriate parenting skill service to assist in the growth and development of families to facilitate child safety and wellbeing.

I’m ready! How do I apply?

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive resume/CV. Please include the names and contact details of two [2] referees who can comment on your relevant experience.
2. A copy of all relevant qualification/s as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
3. If you are applying for the Child Safety Practitioner role, a copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).

You will be asked to select your preferred positions and locations as part of the online application process. Visit our Careers website for tips on how to apply.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team via email [email protected].