Job Description
The NSW Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the NSW Department of Education, please visit
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At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
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Temporary Full-Time until 30 June ****
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Based in Dubbo with three days per week in the office, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
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Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
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About the role
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Rewarding opportunity to be a part of a team that supports schools and students in providing essential services and support. The role will:
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Receive and assess reports relating to students who may be at risk of harm, ensuring accurate records and timely case management.
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Provide high-quality advice and guidance to mandatory reporters on child protection obligations, response options and appropriate referral pathways.
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Work with internal teams and community partners to support effective and coordinated responses for students and their families.
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Deliver qualified learning to mandatory reporters
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Provide culturally appropriate advice and support, including referral pathways for Aboriginal students and their families.
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Contribute to child protection training and professional learning, supporting staff to understand relevant policies, systems and procedures.




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Identify emerging trends and complex issues affecting student safety and wellbeing and provide timely advice to leadership.
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For further information please click here to view the role description
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About you
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The ideal candidate will have:
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Child protection practice and experience, including front line child protection work with families, and direct work with professionals within child protection.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to convey empathy during difficult conversations
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Experience working in high pressure environments and demonstrate resilience working in stressful situations
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Demonstrated skills and experience in effective use of databases (such as ChildStory).
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Efficient data entry skills including proficient typing ability
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A working understanding of the legislation governing child protection within NSW.
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Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
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Child protection practice and experience, including front line child protection work with families,



and direct work with professionals within the child protection context.
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Essential requirements of the role
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Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
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Current and Valid NSW Driver's License
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Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
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Flexible working arrangements
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Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
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Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
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Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support career growth
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Closing date: Monday 31st August **** at 11:59 PM.
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For role enquiries please contact Rowena Freer at
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We welcome applications of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our
recruitment/interview
process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team
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or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.
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