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

Make a meaningful difference as a Child Safety Officer in Gladstone, QLD. We're looking for passionate, resilient, and empathetic professionals who are committed to working with children and families to keep them safe and help build the brighter futures they deserve. Grow your professional career within an experienced and supportive team while enjoying the unique benefits of regional employment, including relocation assistance, additional leave entitlements, and attractive annual and fortnightly allowances

What you need to be a CSO

To join us as a CSO you will need:

- A Queensland BlueCard, is a mandatory requirement to hold before applying for a Child Safety Officer Role - for interstate/international applicants please apply through the Queensland government BlueCard portal, or reach out to the team for further information and advice at [email protected]
- An Australian Driver’s License, and the legal right to work in Australia

PO3 Child Safety Officers must meet one of two qualification pathways:

Pathway 1

- Applicants automatically meet requirements with a bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Human Services
- or Master of Social Work

Pathway 2

- Alternative bachelor degrees may qualify by demonstrating at least six relevant AQF Level 7 subjects plus either an additional relevant qualification or 12 months of full-time paid experience in a relevant role.

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— and working here also means you’ll receive additional regional incentives.

These include:

- Relocation support and assistance (negotiable at panel)
- $2,500 annual remote and regional allowance
- $27.50 fortnightly locality allowance

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 $107,695 - $117,296
- 12.75% superannuation
- Flexible leave and TOIL options
- 2 weeks of formal training and ongoing training including one-on-ones with your Team leader

Previous Departmental Applicants

All previous departmental applicants are advised that they will be subject to internal disciplinary checks.

Clause 7. General provisions relating to suitability for employment

- A chief executive can assess a person's suitability through a range of mechanisms, including but not limited to:
- criminal history (for relevant duties and prescribed duties (which includes child-related duties)
- child-related duties
- responsible disciplinary action.
- The directive relating to recruitment and selection provides that applicants for public sector roles must be informed of any suitability assessments that may be required to determine the person's suitability for employment as a public sector employee.

Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if it’s you? Kick-start your career in Child Safety - click Apply Now!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $107,695.00 – $117,296.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended annual leave
- Housing allowance
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Safety Officer - Relocate to Gladstone & Enjoy Additional Benefits (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
📍 Coffs Harbour