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Child Safety Officers identify children at risk and ensure they are protected in accordance with the law. They carrying out assessments, investigations, case management and monitoring of kids in care.
As a Child Safety Officer you’ll need highly advanced interpersonal skills, including conflict management and negotiation. You’ll be meeting kids and families in their homes and often making complex decisions that will affect the long term health, safety and wellbeing of a child and their siblings.
There are 7 courses available for people who want to become a Child Safety Officer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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A Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413 is perfect for students seeking a career supporting and mentoring young people. Students graduate with the skills and knowledge required to organise youth programs, activities, and events as well as assist youth in crisis or with mental health issues. The Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.
The Bachelor of Health and Community Services combines multiple key health and social science disciplines to arm students with the most effective collection of skills and knowledge required to make a positive difference in the growing field of community health care and social services. Learn more.
A Certificate IV in Youth Work is perfect for students seeking a career in youth work and need the skills to develop and facilitate community service programs for young people. Students learn how work within a community development framework while supporting youth to create opportunities in their own lives. The Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40413 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package. Learn more.
Do you work in community service, justice, or education and need the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to domestic violence? Try the 22510VIC - Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk. This nationally recognised short course delivers a mix of observation, communication and interpersonal skills. During your studies you will learn to recognise children and families at risk of violence then use problem solving and initiative to make referrals to relevant authorities. You’ll also gain the listening and observation skills to avoid stereotyping and colluding with perpetrators. Enquire now for the full list of learning outcomes and active course dates. Learn more.
The CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection is for advanced level child protection workers who need the skills to carry out child protection risk assessments and develop complex case strategies. Over 12-24 months of study you will be honing your leadership, counselling and relationship building skills — and learning how to manage and monitor child protection orders. The course also covers: out of home care, domestic and family violence, child safety strategies. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment locations near you. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Child Safety Officer generally earns $1,328 per week ($69, 056 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Opportunities in child safety are expected to grow over the next 5 years as more than 30,000 jobs in Welfare Support open up around the country (including child protection). Child Safety Officers are mainly employed by community service organisations and government departments.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
You could get started as a Child Safety Officer with the Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention — but many positions in this field will require a bachelor’s degree. The Diploma takes about 12 months to complete. You will also require a national police check and working with children clearance.
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Here are some potential career pathways within child welfare, youth and family intervention and youth work. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Child Welfare, Youth and Family Intervention
Residential Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Youth Case Worker
Youth Support Worker
Child Safety Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Family Counsellor
Family Support Worker
$1,340 weekly pay
Outreach Worker
Welfare Worker
Youth Crisis Counsellor
Youth Justice Officer
Youth Work
Youth Worker
$1,250 weekly pay
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