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Child Safety Officer (Relocate to Mackay!) Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs QLD Coolalinga NT Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if its you? What does being a CSO mean? As a CSO youll be a voice for the voiceless, a statutory advocate for children and young peoples safety and wellbeing under the Child Protection Act 1999. Youll manage complex casework with support from peers including Senior Team Leaders and Cultural Practice Advisors. As a CSO, you will conduct risk assessments and create case plans, setting children and young people up for success. Joining a team specialising in areas of child protection including intake, investigation and assessment, ongoing intervention, and placement services, youll collaborate with families and care givers, other departments, community organisations, healthcare services, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. Youll provide culturally respectful and appropriate support to families from diverse backgrounds, including varying races, socio-economic standings, abilities, and gender and sexual orientations. Being a CSO means doing work that truly matters. Youll walk with children and families to keep them safe and help build the better futures they deserve. To learn more about the CSO role, please click here. What you get for becoming a CSO In this vital role you will walk away each day knowing youre making a tangible difference to the safety of children and young people in Queensland, but dont take our word for it hear what our frontline staff say here. Along with an attractive annual salary in line with PO3 circa $101,286 $110,366 and 12.75% superannuation, you will receive: Flexible leave and TOIL options 2 weeks of formal training and ongoing training including oneonones with your leader throughout the first year of your role Many opportunities for career growth and progression Additional regional and remote benefits up to $10,000 annually, PLUS accommodation subsidies, extra leave entitlements, and more! Working in Gladstone, you will also receive rural benefits including: Area allowance of $2,500 annually PLUS fortnightly locality allowance up to $27.50 Relocation assistance negotiable for the right candidate Youll be part of a team that lifts you up and keeps you strong and have the chance to gain deep experience, incredible personal growth and skills for a lifelong career. What you need to be a CSO Our CSOs come from diverse backgrounds; some are trained as social workers, youth workers, counsellors, psychologists, support workers, and more. Whats most important is your passion for keeping children safe. Help us deliver the best future for children and families, rise to the challenge of everchanging work, and ensure childrens voices are heard across Queensland. To join us as a CSO you will need: An Australian Drivers License, and the legal right to work in Australia A Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a Bachelor Degree in a related field and further study or work experience please click here for more details An understanding of statutory role, including knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999, and the ability to write case notes while maintaining privacy For more information about qualification and eligibility requirements, please click here. Building and maintaining professional relationships with families and young people is fundamental to this role. You''ll need excellent relationshipbuilding skills, high empathy, and the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries. Working in Mackay Based in the Mackay Child Safety Service Centre, youll be part of a fullservice hub working alongside other government agencies in this vibrant Central Queensland city. Mackay offers excellent amenities including an airport, hospitals, shopping centres, and cinemas along with incredible natural attractions. As the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays, youll enjoy tropical ocean adventures, lush hinterlands, and Australias longest subtropical rainforest. Working here also means youll receive additional regional incentives. $2,500 annual remote and regional allowance $29.00 fortnightly locality allowance Extra 5 days of annual leave Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if its you? Kickstart your career in Child Safety click Apply Now! #J-18808-Ljbffr