Our child safety service centres are located across Queensland.  Living and working in Queensland's regional, rural and remote communities can provide a unique and affordable lifestyle where there's no shortage of career opportunities and not as much competition for skilled and professional jobs as there is in the bigger cities.

The richness of regional living has always been a quiet secret that country people share with each other. You'll enjoy beautiful scenery of country or coast, lower cost of living, a slower pace of daily life, better work-life balance and all the perks that being a part of a vibrant community brings.

We offer a range of additional financial incentives and benefits if you accept a position in an in-demand location. This includes extra leave allowances and payments.

Sam – Child Safety Officer, I choose to work in a regional location with the department. Here's why

Our child safety service centres are located across Queensland in metropolitan, regional and remote locations. When you apply for a Child Safety Officer position, we'll ask you to select the locations you're most interested in.

Applications received for these locations are highly regarded:

Far North Queensland

  • Atherton
  • Cairns
  • Cooktown
  • Edmonton
  • Innisfail
  • Thursday Island
  • Weipa

North Queensland

  • Bowen
  • Mackay
  • Mount Isa

Central Queensland and Sunshine Coast

  • Emerald
  • Gladstone
  • Maryborough
  • Rockhampton

South West Queensland

  • Charleville
  • Roma
  • South Burnett (Kingaroy)

If you're looking for a life-changing adventure, deciding to work in a rural or remote community could be what you're looking for.

Child Safety Service Centres regional map

Last reviewed:17 January 2022

Last modified:05 February 2025

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