The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, 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.
The Opportunity
The South Metropolitan Region comprises of five Child Protection Districts, including Cannington, Armadale, Fremantle, Rockingham and Mandurah (Bindjareb). This recruitment process will establish a pool of suitable candidates to fill vacancies across these locations. Only applicants who are willing to work in these locations should apply.
As Team Leader Child Safety, you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support. This role is responsible for, but not limited to:
- Leading and managing a District team delivering child protection services under the Children and Community Services Act 2004, ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing.
- Supervising and supporting case workers in complex child protection work, including intervention decisions and case management for families and children in care.
- Chairing planning forums and contributing to complex case work and broader District planning alongside the District Director.
- Allocating resources, managing workloads, and maintaining team capability through supervision, collaboration, and staff development.
- Monitoring and reporting on team performance, ensuring quality assurance of case documentation and compliance with reporting requirements.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Adrian Calalesina, A/District Director, on (08) 6277 4666 or via email at [email protected].
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 18 months across the Department of Communities.
Qualification Requirements
You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.
Our Benefits
Some of the great benefits offered by the Department include:
- 3 days additional public sector holidays per annum
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata for part-time) per annum
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- 20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with an annual leave loading payment
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- A maximum three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant, on 0403 697 266 or via email [email protected].
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant at [email protected] and via phone 0403 697 266.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
- Application Form
- Child Protection Qualification Framework
- JDF - Team Leader Child Safety - CSQ3
