Working with us
We are committed to achieving transformational change for Queensland’s most vulnerable children. Our objective is delivering the right services at the right time, supporting families, and ensuring children can safely remain at home. This involves collaborating with peak bodies, service providers, and communities to achieve the best outcomes for all Queensland children and their families.
Our work is both complex and critical. We are seeking empathetic, responsible, and trustworthy individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.
Our employees thrive in an environment where they are heard and trusted. We encourage our people to continuously learn and grow, providing the support they need to reach their goals.
Audio description: The screen is navy blue and an Acknowledgement to Country statement appears: ‘We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country and recognise their connection to land, wind, water and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.’ Instrumental music fades in, playing softly in the background.
The screen cuts to Kristy walking outside. Her name and description appear beside her: ‘Kristy, Child Safety Officer.’
Kristy (off screen): For me, it’s more than just a job.
Audio description: The screen cuts to VJ walking outside. His name and description appear beside him: ‘VJ, Senior Team Leader.’
VJ (off screen): Every family deserves a second chance to make it right and we provide that support.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Samantha walking outside. Her name and description appear beside her: ‘Samantha, Child Safety Officer.’
Samantha (off screen): It’s not the easiest job in the world, but it’s a really important job.
Audio Description: The screen cuts to Chrissie walking inside the office. Her name and description appear beside her: ‘Chrissie, Indigenous Regional Practice Leader.’
Chrissie (off screen): I’m here to try to make a difference and I know that things are changing.
Audio description: The screen cuts to a landscape view of Mount Isa.
Des (off screen): I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Des walking outside. His name and description appear beside him: ‘Des, Cultural Practice Advisor’.
Des (off screen): I don’t want to be doing anything else.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Kristy speaking to the camera.
Kristy: To work for the department-
Audio description: A CSO team meeting plays on the screen while Kristy continues to speak off screen.
Kristy (off screen): - you would be a person who –
Audio description: The screen cuts back to Kristy speaking to the camera.
Kristy: - has to stand up for the people that can’t stand up for themselves.
Audio description: The screen cuts back to the CSO team meeting while Kristy continues to speak off screen.
Kristy (off screen): It’s all about building rapport, building relationships.
Audio description: The screen briefly cuts to VJ smiling at the camera briefly, before cutting to him sitting down speaking to the camera.
VJ: You truly get to influence some life changing moments.
Audio description: A montage plays on the screen. These scenes include Chrissie speaking on the phone, and colleagues working on their computers.
Chrissie (off screen): I’m proud that I can influence really strong cultural practice.
Audio description: The screen cuts to the CSO team meeting, the camera focusing on Bhavna.
Bhavna (off screen): There’s always so much to learn.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Bhavna speaking directly to the camera.
Bhavna: I love the team collaboration that we have, everyone is ready to support you.
Audio description: The screen cuts to the CSOs speaking to one another outside.
Kristy (off screen): I think it’s the relationships that you have with your team that keeps you –
Audio description: The screen cuts back to Kristy speaking directly to the camera.
Kristy: - motivated and hopeful.
Audio description: A montage of Des plays on the screen. These scenes, interspersed with him speaking directly to the camera, include Des smiling with his team members, and speaking to a colleague.
Des: We get through it with our sense of humour, our laughter. If I can prevent young people from coming into care, then that’s a win. To me that’s one of the greatest feelings.
Audio description: A montage plays on the screen. These scenes, interspersed with Chrissie speaking directly to the camera, include Chrissie walking in the park while speaking on the phone, on a videocall at work, and a closeup of children’s artwork on the wall.
Chrissie: You need to be a holder of hope. You need to have an active mind and an open heart.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Des speaking directly to the camera.
Des: Every child needs someone.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Chrissie speaking directly to the camera.
Chrissie: So does every family.
Audio description: The screen cuts to Kristy speaking directly to the camera.
Kristy: What if it’s you?
Audio description: The screen cuts to 6 portrait style images of the CSOs facing the camera. These include: Samantha, Kristy, Des, Bhavna, VJ and Chrissie.
The screen changes to navy blue with a statement: ‘Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if it’s you?’
The screen changes to white and a Queensland Government logo graphic appears, with a URL underneath it. This reads: dcssds.qld.gov.au/careers. A hashtag appears underneath the URL: #WhatIfItsYou. Instrumental music fades out.
Building a career in child safety with our department offers numerous rewards and challenges through diverse pathways. Whether working directly with children and their families or assisting behind the scenes, our roles are essential in supporting vulnerable children.
We offer a variety of roles in child safety, from Child Safety Support Officers to Senior Practitioners, each playing a pivotal role in making a positive impact.
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