Do work that truly matters. You'll feel it always. The work you’ll do here has the power to positively impact lives. You’ll be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. We understand the importance of your role and see it as a privilege to work together towards a common goal.

Senior Child Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety, belonging and wellbeing of all children and young people in the child protection process. The Senior Child Safety Officer (SCSO) is responsible for delivering statutory child protection services including assessment, intervention, casework and case management for complex cases. The SCSO is responsible for delivering services in accordance with legislation, practice guidelines and a strengths-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. 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.

SCSOs work in teams (often multi-disciplinary) based in service centres covering specific geographical areas.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704226/26

Closing Date: Friday, 30th October 2026

📌 Senior Child Safety Officer (Cairns)
🏢 Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
📍 Cairns