Child Protection Liaison Officer (Clinical Nurse or Social Worker)

Job Description

About us:All children have a right to be safe, cared for, protected and able to reach their full potential and every health contact is an opportunity to support a family and protect a child. The Child Protection Liaison Officer (CPLO) works from a child-centred framework, advocating for the needs of children and their families, with the child's right to protection underpinning all care management and delivery. A key component of the role is to support the SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) team. About the role: Provides clear direction to all employees on their responsibilities to recognise, respond and refer or report child protection concerns. Contribute to the development, implementation and review of child protection local policies and procedures. Contribute to the development and review of state-wide documents to support practice and service delivery. Attend Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) meeting as a representative, providing expertise and/or resources to inform discussion and deliberations by the SCAN team core member representatives. Provide expert knowledge within the area of Child Protection. Manage unborn child high risk alerts including participation in care coordination MDT. Help coordinate the complex care needs of children in care by liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure priority access to health care. About you:To be eligible for this position, you must have one of the following: A degree in Social Work with AASW registration. A degree in Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration. What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $31,471 is comprised of: An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution. 17.5% leave loading. Additional Benefits: Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities. Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety. Generous Salary Sacrificing Options. Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Discounted Private Health Insurance. Fitness Passport. Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply:To apply, please submit the following: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms/evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements. For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5B619870. Applications close: Wednesday, 26 February 2025. #Emerald #CentralHighlands Further information:We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each. #J-18808-Ljbffr