Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety – Cairns QLD
The Specialist Services Team has been established to ensure the provision of integrated and coordinated service delivery to children and young people in the tertiary child protection system who have complex and extreme behavioural, psychological, emotional, disability and mental health needs.
The Specialist Services Team will provide specialist clinical expertise and advice, undertake relevant assessments and make referrals, work in collaboration with service providers, advocate on behalf of children and young people within the service system, and provide support to Child Safety staff, families and carers to enhance the life outcomes for this vulnerable client group.
The Specialist Services Team will promote a culture which supports evidence-based, trauma-informed best practice.
As a Specialist Services Clinician you will:
- Contribute to and maintain a culture of client service, high performance and the delivery of quality outcomes.
- Provide specialist clinical expertise and advice to the Director, Principal Specialist Services Clinician and Child Safety staff, families and carers.
- Build and sustain strong collaborative partnerships that promote and support the integration and coordination of service delivery.
- Identify and facilitate innovative and proactive strategies for the delivery of business and administrative systems and processes that support efficient and cost-effective solutions to deliver quality Specialist Services Team services and comply with legislative and/or policy and procedural obligations.
- Contribute to and maintain a partnership approach with regional staff and stakeholders to achieve a shared commitment to departmental and directorate policy and program outcomes.
- Identify and brief the Principal Specialist Services Clinician on emerging operational issues that impact on children and young people who have complex and extreme behavioural, psychological, emotional, disability and mental health needs.
- Contribute to the implementation of policies, procedures and practices in a regional service delivery environment.
- Work effectively in a ‘hub and spoke' model as part of a coordinated community of practice, using a consultancy and liaison approach to ensure specialist, integrated and coordinated service delivery to children, young people, families and carers.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/706213/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 17th November 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Specialist Services Clinician employer: Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
As a Senior Child Safety Support Officer with the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety in Chermside QLD, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of inclusivity and support. The department prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region. Join us in a workplace where your efforts are celebrated, and together we can create a brighter future for Queensland's communities.
Contact Details:
Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Recruitment Team
