Senior Child Safety Practitioner - Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d))

Department of Communities WA – Rockingham WA

Senior Child Safety Practitioner/Officer – Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d)) is an essential role dedicated to engaging with identified at‑risk Aboriginal families to prevent children from entering out of home care. The position works closely with district staff and others to develop community and family capacity to provide a safe environment for children and other vulnerable people.

The aim is to strengthen families’ capacities to provide protected care by increasing child safety through the Intensive Family Support approach, providing intensive in‑home support services and case management for Aboriginal children in ways that are:

- practical and flexible;
- in alignment with the Department’s case plan with the family;
- responsive to the cultural needs of the family.

Qualification Requirements: 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.

Equity and Diversity: The Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal people as a vital part of our diverse and talented workforce. The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

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.

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📌 Senior Child Safety Practitioner - Aboriginal Intensive Family Support (50(d) (City of Rockingham)
🏢 Department Of Communities Wa
📍 City of Rockingham