The Team
The Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES) supports families that are assessed as experiencing complex issues impacting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. The delivery of support aims to build capacity in the family to provide a safe and stable home environment for the children and young people.
The IFES team is a dynamic, child focused service dedicated to family preservation and strengthening parental capacity. We work collaboratively with families, community partners, and other support services to ensure children can remain secure, supported, and connected to their families wherever possible. Our team is committed to being a highly supportive, reflective, and solution focused. If you're passionate about meaningful change and working with families to engage in supports that achieve safety, the IFES team is a rewarding and impactful place to be.
About The Role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will build deep expertise while working within a specialised team to support such as Intake, Assessment, Case Management or Out of Home Care. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and young people by:
Responding to and assessing reports of children at risk of harm
Working directly with families to improve safety, stability and wellbeing
Managing cases and coordinating interventions with other professionals
Preparing reports and participating in court processes when required
Building strong partnerships with children, families and service providers
What's in for you?
Monday to Friday, full-time, permanent opportunity
Structured annual salary progression in line with experience and performance
$**** per annum professional development allowance
5 days professional development leave per annum
Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, access to Fitness Passport and Novated Lease
Ongoing training, supervision and development to build your expertise
Generous relocation support, including assistance with temporary accommodation, travel expenses and removalist costs
Supportive culture – Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on connection,



respect and growth
About You
You bring compassion, a strong sense of purpose and you have:
Experience or knowledge in casework, community work, social work or human services
The ability to assess complex situations and make sound decisions
High levels of resilience, emotional intelligence and integrity
A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
We are looking for
Essential
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment.
A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, for example a Bachelor of Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association; or
An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychological Science; or
An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example a Diploma in Community Services.
Driver's Licence.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
1 Conviction Checks In The Following Areas
crimes of violence
sex related offences
serious drug offences
crimes involving dishonesty
serious traffic offences
2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Desirable




Relevant experience in case management/casework practice within a child safety or similar context or experience within the broader human/family services sector in particular child/maternal health, mental health, drug and alcohol, community health or youth health.
Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
Wellbeing Connect is DECYP's pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn't just for when things get tough. It's designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person
Name: Sami Niejalke
Title: State Coordinator - Intensive Family Engagement Service
Phone: ************
Email: ******
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
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📌 Child Safety Officer - Intensive Family Engagement Service - 526923 (Hobart)
🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
📍 Hobart