Child Protection Officer

Details

• Full time position (38 hours) or part time position (30 hours)

• Based at Gosford with coverage across the Sydney Metropolitan, Central Coast, Hunter and Northern NSW areas

• Remunerated under SCHADS award level 6, with salary packaging and fully maintained vehicle

We are recruiting for a Child Protection Officer located at Gosford (location may be flexible at manager discretion). This position will be responsible for triaging risk of harm reports and conducting reportable conduct investigations across Wesley Dalmar Out-of-Home Care and Wesley Mission programs. Key responsibilities will include;

• Investigating and managing complex and sensitive reportable conduct investigations on child abuse.
• Interviewing of all parties, collecting evidence, analysing evidence, risk assessment and preparation of reports on findings
• Providing specialist advice and training across the organisation
• Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory safeguarding obligations
• Coordinating with external agencies such as OCG, DCJ and NSW Police
• Supporting OOHC programs with safeguarding and child protection concerns

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline

• Ability to conduct thorough investigations including planning, conducting interviews with children and adults, debriefing and preparing reports

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain impartiality across multiple projects

• Current unrestricted driver’s licence

• Willingness to travel within the state

• Flexible working hours

• Willingness to affirm Wesley Mission’s vision, mission and values and advocate our Word and deed ministry.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in Out-of-Home care, Child Protection or Investigations

• Risk assessment skills in relation to child protection and reportable conduct

• The impact of trauma, attachment dysfunction and grief and loss on children and young people.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

Remuneration

• Conditions of employment are in line with the SHADS Award Level 6.

• Wesley Mission offers salary packaging to increase take home pay.

• Fully maintained vehicle

Other Benefits

• Study leave and financial assistance through our educational assistance scheme for eligible employees.

• Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW.

• Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services.

• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Manager Assist.

• A highly engaged and values-driven workplace culture.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Jade Gee – Manager Child Protection:

jade.gee@wesleymission.org.au

Closing Date

27th February 2026

Only applications which address the selection criteria will be considered.

The suitable applicants will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission including the provision of a valid Working With Children Check clearance number. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.