– Thank you for your interest in working for the Department for Child Protection and Family Support (the Department). The following information is provided to guide you through our recruitment and selection process. Working at the Department for Protection and Family Support The Department for Child Protection and Family Support employs over 2000 staff throughout the state in a variety of child protection, corporate and support roles. There are a diverse range of job roles within the Department that can offer you variety, career progression and professional challenges. And remember, no matter which position you work in, you will be making a direct impact on the lives of children and their families in our community. The Department’s mission is: To protect and care for children and young people who are in need, and support families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis. To achieve this, the Department holds the following values: for our clients, each and our partners. Respect Openness and transparency of our policies and processes. Team work to achieve effective work with children, families and communities, a supportive workplace, and successful collaboration with partner agencies and communities. Responsiveness to meet the needs of children, young people, families and communities. The Department for Protection and Family Support is committed to the achievement of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, women and people with disabilities. To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector it is essential that you are a citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a temporary appointment (‘fixed term contract’) within the public sector you must have documented evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Writing your application Your application should include the following, unless otherwise specified in the advertisement: Completed Application for Vacancy form currently undertaking and your paid and unpaid If you are not applying online, please complete work history. an Application for Vacancy form (attached at the Your CV should highlight your experience and end of this document) and forward with your achievements to enable the panel to make an application. assessment of your experience, skills and qualifications in relation to the position, as this Your CV (curriculum is an integral part in determining those Your CV should focus on information that is applicants competitive for interview. relevant to the job you are applying for, and include details of education and training 3. Referees (including qualifications), studies you are You are asked to nominate two people who are able to confirm your abilities and who can
– Thank you for your interest in working for the Department for Child Protection and Family Support (the Department). The following information is provided to guide you through our recruitment and selection process. Working at the Department for Protection and Family Support The Department for Child Protection and Family Support employs over 2000 staff throughout the state in a variety of child protection, corporate and support roles. There are a diverse range of job roles within the Department that can offer you variety, career progression and professional challenges. And remember, no matter which position you work in, you will be making a direct impact on the lives of children and their families in our community. The Department’s mission is: To protect and care for children and young people who are in need, and support families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis. To achieve this, the Department holds the following values: Respect for our clients, each and our partners. Openness and transparency of our policies and processes. Team work to achieve effective work with children, families and communities, a supportive workplace, and successful collaboration with partner agencies and communities. Responsiveness to meet the needs of children, young people, families and communities. The Department for Protection and Family Support is committed to the achievement of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, women and people with disabilities. To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector it is essential that you are a citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a temporary appointment (‘fixed term contract’) within the public sector you must have documented evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Writing your application Your application should include the following, unless otherwise specified in the advertisement: Completed Application for Vacancy form If you are not applying online, please complete an Application for Vacancy form (attached at the end of this document) and forward with your application. Your CV (curriculum Your CV should focus on information that is relevant to the job you are applying for, and include details of education and training (including qualifications), studies you are currently undertaking and your paid and unpaid work history. Your CV should highlight your experience and achievements to enable the panel to make an assessment of your experience, skills and qualifications in relation to the position, as this is an integral part in determining those applicants competitive for interview. 3. Referees You are asked to nominate two people who are able to confirm your abilities and who can
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