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Team Leader Child Safety Division Child Protection and Family Support Position No: 002088 | Salary: Child Safety Qualified Stream Level 3, $130,000 - $142,480 pa + Super (DOC) CPCSA 2024 | Work Type: Permanent Full Time | Location: Fremantle | Closing Date: 2025-12-22 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. 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 As a Team Leader Child Safety you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a District team, ensuring the highest standards of child protection and family support services. Managing a District team and responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with the Children and Community Services Act 2004. Supervising team members in child protection case work matters and overseeing 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. Convening and chairing planning forums for children in the care of the CEO. Undertaking complex case work activities with the team as required. Managing team resources, assigning tasks and ensuring equitable distribution of workload within the team. Reporting to the District Director on the activities of the team. Quality assuring the electronic reporting requirements of case workers in the team. Contributing to the planning and management of District activities under the direction of the District Director. Supervising and supporting team members and liaising with other team leaders and District / Departmental staff to ensure sound practice standards are maintained. Ensuring the learning and development requirements of the team are maintained. There is currently one permanent position available for immediate filling. Qualification Requirements You must have a Bachelor''s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our information about the qualification requirements for this role and how we will be assessing your qualifications. Application Process Apply online by clicking the Apply for Job button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV. A two (2) 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 qualifications (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). Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process. Contact National Relay Service: TTY/voice calls 133 677. 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. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr