It’s vital that our teams are as diverse as the communities we serve. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and believe in giving children a voice, we want to hear from you! The work we do isn't easy, but keeping children connected to family, kin and culture is our number one goal.
We need to reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in the child protection system. To achieve this, we’re working with community so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are better empowered to be heard and make decisions to heal, grow and prosper. We’re also continuing our journey as part of the Queensland Government to build new ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
You can also learn about the steps we’re taking to roll out Delegated Authority across all Child Safety jurisdictions in Queensland. We are committed to Delegated Authority because we recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the experts in how to keep their children and families safe. Even with the best intentions, as a mainstream service, we cannot care for and keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children safe in family, community and culture as effectively as their own community.
Working as a Child Safety Officer or Cultural Practice Advisor is a real opportunity to influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to make positive changes and have better life outcomes.
Des — Cultural Practice Advisor
I choose a career with the department.
Here’s why
Once I learned the ropes, how to do genograms and cultural support plans, it hit me how important the work we’re doing is. We’re helping young people remain connected to their people, country and culture.
Chrissie — Indigenous Regional Practice Leader
I choose a career with the department.
Here’s why
I feel pride in having planted seeds within my practice in order to positively change the trajectory and the storylines for our young First Nation Children and our families. You know, it does bring me a sense of fulfilment.
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