- Join a newly formed team and play a part in change and reform in the delivery of child protection services
- Lead specialist practice and drive the delivery of high professional standards
- Provide strategic practice advice, leadership and oversight of child protection practice across a state-wide, multi-disciplinary directorate
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) works in partnership with families, government and non-government organisations, carers and the community to care for and protect vulnerable children and young people by addressing harm and keeping them safe.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Practitioner for DCP, the Director Specialist Practice is responsible for leading professional practice across a statewide, multi-disciplinary directorate. The role will provide significant strategic practice advice, leadership and oversight of child protection practice with the ultimate aim of achieving safety, stability and optimal development for children.
The Director, Specialist Practice will drive high professional standards by leading DCP’s practice and therapeutic services including Psychological Services, Disability and Development Program, Lead Practitioner and Practice Leads allowing for continuous improvement and systematic oversight of practice from a key vantage point.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
- Discipline recognition in child protection or broader social work practice at a statewide, national or international level.
- Experience in the creation of a strategic framework and development of professional competence within a social work or relevant discipline.
- Significant experience in providing professional policy development advice to government and authoritative and specialist consultancy which has impacts beyond the State.
- Thorough knowledge of the child protection system including current national and international trends and best practice.
- Ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders including the Aboriginal community and relevant organisations.
- The holding of a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or relevant discipline.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Monday, 25 August 2025, at 9am. The reference number to include in your application is H25_5194.
