The Client
Our Client is responsible for the delivery and coordination of early childhood, primary school, secondary school, vocational education, adult, migrant and higher education in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Primary Purpose of the Role:
This position undertakes assessments and provides advice, support and education concerning contacts made to the Wellbeing Unit and identifying potential responses by the Department or other organisations to children or young people at risk of harm.

• 3-month Contract opportunity with the NSW State Government
• Based in Parramatta but flexible working arrangements are available
• $60 per hour + super 
• ASAP Start 

Role Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the development and delivery of training concerning child protection, in particular child protection practice, policy, systems and procedures within the Department, when required.
• ● Gathering information, undertaking assessments and providing consistent and high-quality advice, guidance and information to mandatory reporters with regard to students at risk of harm ensuring that the Department complies with legislative and policy obligations in the area of child protection.
• Identifying and providing advice to mandatory reporters concerning response options for students and/or their families who are at risk of harm or in need of assistance.
• Providing advice to mandatory reporters and staff regarding cultural and child protection issues and also appropriate referral pathways for Aboriginal students and their families.
• Providing timely and accurate advice to management on emergent issues including systemic, complex or critical issues.
• Receiving reports of students at risk of harm from mandatory reporters, maintaining accurate records by entering the appropriate and relevant information into the Child Wellbeing Unit’s electronic client system in a timely manner.
• Working collaboratively with management and customers, senior Departmental officers, community partners and other Government organisations to drive better service delivery including integrated and coordinated service systems.

MUST HAVE:

• Eligibility to work full-time in Australia 
• Previous experience and grant assessment knowledge
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of Government experience 
• Must have NSW Working With Children Check clearance
• Must have available 2 references - recent within the last 2 years