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Child Safety Officer (CSO) Application Form
Vacancy Reference Number:
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Applicant details
Title: / Mr Mrs Ms Miss DrFirst Name: / Surname:
Street/PO Box:
City/Suburb: / State: / Postcode:
Country:
Home phone: / Mobile: / Work phone:
Email address:
I am willing to be contacted via SMS for recruitment purposes: Yes No
NB: If your mobile number changes please notify the CSO Recruitment Team on 1800 089 515 or email .
Citizenship
Are you an Australian citizen? / Yes NoIf you are not a citizen, / Do you have permanent residency status? / Yes No
Do you have temporary residency status? / Yes No PLEASE NOTE: If you have temporary residency status, you can only be considered for temporary employment. If you wish to proceed with your application, please contact CSO Recruitment Team.
IF YOU ARE BORN OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA, EVIDENCE OF CITIZENSHIP OR RESIDENCY MUST BE PROVIDED.
Mandatory QualificationQuestions
- Does your degree meet the Pathway 1 criteria listed on the CSO Mandatory Qualification Requirement?
- If you answered no to question 1, does your degree and work experience fall within the Pathway 2 criteria
If you have responded No to both of the above listed questions it is unlikely that you will meet the CSO Mandatory Qualification Requirement.
(The CSO Mandatory Qualification Requirement factsheet is available on the Smart Jobs advertisement and on the Department’s website. Details regarding mandatory qualifications are also detailed in the CSO Applicant Guide)
Pathway 1 Qualification Details
Qualification/s:Tertiary institution:
Location:
Full-time duration of course:
Date qualification awarded:
Pathway 2Qualification Details
Qualification/s:Tertiary institution:
Location:
Full-time duration of course:
Date qualification awarded:
If your degree falls within the Pathway 2 criteria, please list the subjects within your degree that you consider meet CSO Mandatory Qualification Framework – subject descriptors are listed on the CSO Mandatory Qualification Fact Sheet and in the CSO Applicant Guide.
Overseas Qualifications: If your qualification has been obtained outside of Australia please ensure you follow the steps outlined in the Child Safety Officer Applicant Information Guide prior to submitting your application.
A CERTIFIED COPY OF YOUR QUALIFICATION, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION (eg ASSESSMENT OF OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS), MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Driver’s licence
Thepossession of a driver’s licence is a mandatory requirement for the role of Child Safety Officer.Acceptable drivers’ licences fall into the following categories:- “O” (open) or “P2” (provisional green P plate); and
- “C” or “CA” classdriver’s licence.
I possess a currentdriver’s licence in one of the accepted categories? / Yes No
A CERTIFIED COPY OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Blue Card
It is not a requirement to hold a Blue Card at the time of application, however you will need to be eligible to apply for one when being considered for employment.I possess a current Blue Card? / Yes No
A CERTIFIED COPY OF YOUR BLUE CARD MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Type of employment
What type of positions do you wish to be considered for:Permanent Full-Time (limited) Temporary Full-TimePermanent Part-Time Temporary Part-Time
Please note: Please note: If you choose only “Permanent” you will not be contacted for “Temporary” employment offers
Location Preferences
Please select the Child Safety Service Centre locations in which you would prefer to work.(Do not select regional/rural centres that you are not prepared to relocate to. Some remote centres are flyin-flyout by small plane)
Far North Queensland Region
Atherton*
Cairns North
Cairns South
Cape York and Torres StraitIslands(Cairns Based)
Cooktown*
Innisfail
Thursday Island*
Weipa * / North Queensland Region
Aitkenvale
Bowen
Gulf(Mt Isa Based)*
Mackay
Mt Isa*
PalmIsland(Townsville Based)
Thuringowa
Townsville / Central Queensland Region
Bundaberg
Emerald*
Gladstone
HerveyBay
Maryborough
Rockhampton
South Burnett*
NorthCoast Region
Caboolture
Gympie
Pine Rivers
Redcliffe
Sunshine Coast North
Caloundra / South West Region
Roma*
Charleville*
Toowoomba North
Toowoomba SouthIpswich North
Ipswich South
Springfield / Brisbane
Alderley
Chermside
ForestLake
FortitudeValley
Inala
Mt Gravatt
Stones Corner / South East Region
Beenleigh
Beaudesert
Browns Plains
Labrador
Logan Central
Loganlea
MermaidBeach
Nerang
Bayside (Capalaba)
* These locations may attract financial incentives and accommodation assistance as per the Department of Communities Remote & Regional Incentives Policy.
Special RequirementsDo you have any special requirements if invited to attend an interview? (eg interpreter) Yes No
If yes, please specify:
Previous Employment
Have you previously been employed as a Child Safety Officer in the Department? / Yes No
If Yes, please provide: / The approximate employment dates: / to
Service Centre Location:
Advertisement survey data
How did you first become aware of this vacancy?Department’s website Linked In Qld Government Smart Jobs & Careers
CareerOne MyCareer Seek
Newspaper (please specify):
Career Fair/Expo (please specify):
University/Student Information Pack (please specify Uni):
Word of Mouth Government Gazette (Qld)
Other, please specify:
Equal Employment Opportunity / Diversity information
The Department of Communities has developed an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan which outlines strategies to ensure equity in employment matters for staff and potential staff from EEO target groups.
Please indicate if you belong to any of the following groups:
Note: completion of this section is voluntary and the information is treated confidentially. This information is used for statistical purposes only.
Prefer not to respond
Aboriginal people Torres Strait Islander People Australian South Sea Islander
People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds People with a Disability Women
Checklist (as outlined in the Child Safety Officer Applicant Guide)
A checklist is attached below to help you prepare your application - please note incomplete applications will not be considered. TO APPLY, please email all required documents toA certified document is one which is stamped and signed by a Justice of the Peace, Commission of Declarations, Police Sergeant or Solicitor who has sighted the original document.
- Completed application form: including your location preferences
- Resume or curriculum vitae: outlining your employment history, relevant skills and experience, qualifications and the names of two professional referees who have agreed to be contacted;
- Written response to three (3) questions:(specifically detailed in theCSO Applicant Guide)
- A certified copy of your degree and academic transcripts as well as other relevant documentation (e.g. assessment of overseas qualifications)
- A certified copy of your additional qualification if you are applying through Qualification Pathway 2 (if applicable)
- A certified copy of your driver’s licence
- A certified copy of you citizenship/residency (if applicable)
- A certifiedcopy of your current blue card (if applicable)
- A certified copy of change of name evidence (if applicable)
Applicant declaration
I understand that appointment to the department will be subject to a criminal history check.(Please note: A criminal conviction or charge will not automatically exclude an applicant for consideration for employment with the department).
I understand that if any of the particulars supplied in this application are found to be false or misleading, action may be taken to withdraw any offer of employment or to annul any appointment already made.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
TO APPLY - please email all required documents to
Thank you for completing a Child Safety Officer Application.
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