This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Child Safety Officer generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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Opportunities in child safety are expected to grow over the next 5 years as more than 30,000 jobs in Welfare Support open up around the country (including child protection). Child Safety Officers are mainly employed by community service organisations and government departments.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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You could get started as a Child Safety Officer with the Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention — but many positions in this field will require a bachelor’s degree. The Diploma takes about 12 months to complete. You will also require a national police check and working with children clearance.
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- CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk
- CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Child, Youth and Family Welfare)
- CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work
- CHC40313 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services (Responding to Family Violence)
- 22510VIC Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
- 22660VIC Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
- CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
- CHCPRT026 Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People
- CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Child Safety Officer careers
Child Safety Officers identify children at risk and ensure they are protected in accordance with the law. They carrying out assessments, investigations, case management and monitoring of kids in care.
As a Child Safety Officer you’ll need highly advanced interpersonal skills, including conflict management and negotiation. You’ll be meeting kids and families in their homes and often making complex decisions that will affect the long term health, safety and wellbeing of a child and their siblings.
