1. 2016 Graduate Seminar and Networking Event
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2016 Graduate Seminar and Networking Event
Wednesday 5 October 2016
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2. Welcome

3. Speakers Event Host - Glenn Mace Emma White Peter Passalacqua
A/Executive Director, Metropolitan Services
Emma White
Director General
Peter Passalacqua
Senior Assessing Officer, Working with Children
Tendai Muchero
Child Protection Worker
JulieAnne Davis
Executive Director Country Services
Lauren Ivicevich
Senior Recruitment Officer

4. Welcome
Emma White
Director General

5. Senior Assessing Officer, Working with Children
A day in the life of…
Peter Passalacqua
Senior Assessing Officer, Working with Children

6. Child Protection Worker
Graduation & beyond…
Tendai Muchero
Child Protection Worker

7. Work and life in country WA
JulieAnne Davis
Executive Director Country Services

8. Senior Recruitment Officer
How to apply
Lauren Ivicevich
Senior Recruitment Officer

9. Working with children and families
Child Protection Workers
Education Officers
Clinical and Counselling Psychologists
Senior Child Protection Workers
Team Leaders
Senior Practice Development Officers
“We are passionate about working with families and children in need. There’s something that keeps us here and it’s more than just the money”
“We work here because of the people that we work with and the people we work for, and because we really believe in the work that we do!”

10. Specialist areas Residential Care and Secure Care ChildFirst
Fostering and Adoptions
Residential Care and Secure Care
ChildFirst
Parent Support
Family and Domestic Violence
Crisis Care

11. What’s on offer? Comprehensive induction
Flexible working arrangements
Mentoring and support
9.5% superannuation
Supportive performance development
Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
District allowance and additional benefits for staff based in some regional locations.
Salary: Public Service and Government Officers General Agreement 2014
Four weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time)
17.5% annual leave loading
Paid parental leave
Purchased leave
Personal leave (including carer’s leave)
13 weeks paid Long Service Leave**
Learning and professional development opportunities
* After 7 years
** After 7 years

12. Live and work in country WA
Additional Benefits
Additional leave and allowances
Subsidies for housing and utilities
Zone tax offset allowance
Salary packaging
Career progression and advancement
Community relationships
Explore WA!
“Country WA is a great place to work, with great opportunities to have a look at the countryside too. There is a great collegial support and professional development, as well as a good opportunity to contribute to the community.”

13. How do I apply?
Vacancies are advertised on the WA Government Jobs Board - or visit

14. How do I apply?

15. How do I apply?

16. How do I apply?

17. How do I submit my application?
Apply online through:
Post or Hand Deliver: Recruitment Officer
Human Resources
Department for Child Protection and Family Support
189 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004

18. Further information
To find out more about your career opportunities with the
Department for Child Protection and Family Support, visit:
Website: .wa.gov.au
WA Government Jobs Board:
Other Jobs Board:
Recruitment Queries: (08)

19. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn!
Stay in the loop…
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

20. Questions?

21. Networking and afternoon tea
Please join us now for a networking afternoon tea in the
Cafeteria.
Keep an eye out for our great staff floating through the crowd to answer all your questions!