About Us

Children, Youth and Families (CYF) work collaboratively to strengthen family capacity, provide care and safety to children, and ensure their ongoing stability and development. Our child-centred approach is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Child Safety Officer, you’ll be at the heart of one of the most important roles in our community – protecting children and young people from harm and helping families build safer, stronger futures. You’ll be part of a dedicated team making a lasting difference, every single day.

As a Child Safety Officer, you'll

• Investigate and Assess: Receive and assess notifications of children at risk of harm from abuse or neglect.
• Case Management: Provide quality, timely, and effective intervention and case management services.
• Legal Interventions: Prepare and present information for court processes and make recommendations in the best interests of the child.
• Collaborate: Work with families, children, and other professionals to resolve issues and promote safety, stability, and development.
• Support and Guide: Engage with children and families to strengthen family capacity and monitor outcomes.

Conditions of Employment

• Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 pro rata per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Classification: Allied Health Professional Level 1-2
• Award/Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement
• Location: Launceston, Hobart, Burnie
• Hours: 76 Hours per fortnight
• Multiple vacancies: Permanent full-time day work and fixed term full-time day work (Launceston) starting ASAP

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.

What we're offering

• A career that matters: Be part of a team making a tangible impact in children’s lives.
• Flexible working arrangements, including start/end times, part-time options, and work-from-home opportunities.
• Comprehensive professional development, including six weeks of Beginning Practice training, supervision, and career growth pathways.
• A supportive work environment focused on well-being and employee assistance.
• Commitment to child safety – we are a child-safe organisation.

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About You

We’re looking for dedicated individuals who bring:

• A genuine passion for working with children, young people, and their families.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles, remain calm, and manage conflict.
• The ability to build relationships with stakeholders, families, and young people, both in person and over the phone.
• A commitment to self-care, continuous learning, and professional reflection.
• Individual resilience, emotional intelligence, and a high level of integrity.
• High empathy and the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries.

Requirements

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.
• Current 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:

a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) 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.

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)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Evan Brett
Title: Statewide Manager - Out of Home Care, Adoptions & Permanency Services
Phone: 0418 500 584
Email: evan.brett@decyp.tas.gov.au

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.