Benefits

Start your career as a PO3 Child Safety Officer

The path we’re on to deliver the best future—for children, families and you.

Our work is complex and our industry is ever-changing. You’ll never hear us shy away from that.

But we’re creating positive change and innovating to make life easier for every member of our diverse team.

Here are some of the steps we’re taking right now:

  • We’re working hard to free up frontline staff, through greater resourcing and tech initiatives, so they can do what they do best—supporting children and families when they need it most.
  • We’re seeking to ensure more personalised flexibility to make it possible for more people to thrive with us, whatever their life circumstances and preferences.
  • We’re also working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to implement delegated authority, and to empower communities to make culturally appropriate decisions for kids at risk.

Join us as we work to make a real difference for Queensland’s most vulnerable children and families.

#WhatIfItsYou

Here's what you can expect to earn as a PO3 Child Safety Officer working for our department. 

Salaries are based on the current Queensland Government awards and agreements for public sector employees.

As you progress along your career path and gain more knowledge and expertise, the following approximate base salaries apply:

Not only do we offer our PO3 Child Safety Officers competitive salaries, but we also provide additional financial incentives. This includes:

  • Employer superannuation contributions at a rate of 12.75%, exceeding the industry standards.
  • Continuous services rewards, recognising your dedication and long-term commitment.
  • Regional and remote incentives, including accommodation assistance.
  • QSuper income protection, ensuring financial support during illness or injury-related work absences.

Additional incentives

The health and wellbeing of our Child Safety Officers is very important to us. We provide a range of leave entitlements so you can balance your professional and personal life. This includes:

  • flexible work options – this includes telecommuting, compressed work hours, job-share, part-time, flexible work centres, hot desks and leave at half-pay
  • study and research assistance – you can apply for funding to gain formal qualifications or undertake research that contributes towards our department's goals
  • paid parental leave – 14 weeks full time or reduced salary on a part-time leave arrangement
  • long service leave – you can access pro-rata leave at 7 years
  • special leave – you can apply for leave for specific purposes, such as cultural leave or for study and exams.

Location incentives

Some locations are in high demand and we offer attractive financial incentives and accommodation assistance to work in these areas. 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.

Other benefits

  • Flu vaccinations – we offer flu vaccinations each year.
  • Diversity and inclusion – As an organisation we value and promote the benefits of inclusion and diversity. We create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for all.

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