Job Description

Senior Child Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety, belonging and wellbeing of all children and young people in the child protection process.

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The Senior Child Safety Officer (SCSO) is responsible for delivering statutory child protection services including assessment, intervention, casework, and case management for complex cases.

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The SCSO is responsible for delivering services in accordance with legislation, practice guidelines and a strength-based framework for practice. They will also be required to co-work with Child Safety Officers and Child Safety Support Officers on complex and sensitive cases.

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This role provides mentoring and support to develop the skills and knowledge of newly appointed and less experienced Child Safety Officers and to Child Safety Support Officers.

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Please refer to role profile for full details.

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Job details

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- Position status: Permanent
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- Position type: Full time
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- Occupational group: Community Care
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- Classification: PO4
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- Workplace Location: North West Qld
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- Job ad reference: QLD/696837/26
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- Closing date: 18-Aug-2026
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- Yearly salary: $118967 - $127941
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- Fortnightly salary: $4560.00 - $4904.00
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- Contact person: Chantelle Freeman
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- Phone: 4437 4300
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- Access the National Relay Service
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Your mandatory requirements:

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- Possession of a degree in social work, human services, the behavioural sciences or legal studies from a recognised tertiary institution.
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- It is mandatory for Senior Child Safety Officers to hold a Blue Card administered by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency.
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- Possession of a "C" class driver's licence
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Further information

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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