Child Safety Officer (relocate to Gladstone & be rewarded!)

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs QLD – Newcastle NSW

Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if it’s you?

The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is looking for passionate people to join us as Child Safety Officers (CSOs) in Gladstone . Whether you’re a graduate or changing careers, if you have experience or interest in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or similar — this could be your next step.

What does being a CSO mean?

As a CSO, you’ll be a voice for children and young people, ensuring their safety and wellbeing under the Child Protection Act 1999 . You’ll:

- Work closely with families, caregivers, and community organisations
- Deliver statutory child protection services, including assessment, intervention, casework, and case management
- Attending court and writing affidavits
- Working with partner agencies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations
- Provide safe, culturally informed, and respectful support to families from diverse backgrounds

This is challenging work — but it’s also deeply rewarding. You’ll help build safer, brighter futures for Queensland’s children.

What you get for becoming a CSO:

- PO3 Starting salary of $102,817 - $111,975
- 12.75% superannuation
- Flexible leave and TOIL options




- 2 weeks of formal training and ongoing training including one-on-ones with your Team leader
- Additional regional and remote benefits

Working in Gladstone

Join a dedicated team of child protection practitioners in Gladstone, a vibrant coastal community that offers a real work-life balance.

Use your expertise to make a real difference for children and families while enjoying life in a thriving regional community. Gladstone offers year‑round events, renowned fishing and boating, and easy access to Agnes Water, 1770, and the Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by national parks and sandstone wilderness, it provides an ideal balance of lifestyle and career, with affordable housing and accessible services — all just a 1‑hour‑10‑minute flight from Brisbane.

Join us in Gladstone for a rewarding career prospect while enjoying all the cultural and natural attractions the region has to offer. — and working here also means you’ll receive additional regional incentives.

These include:

- $2,500 annual remote and regional allowance
- $27.50 fortnightly locality allowance

What you need to be a CSO

To join us as a CSO you will need:

- A Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or in a related field with further study or work experience
- An Australian Driver’s License, and the legal right to work in Australia
- Knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999, and the ability to write case notes
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

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📌 Child Safety Officer (relocate to Gladstone & be rewarded!) (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs QLD
📍 Newcastle City Council