Every child needs someone. So does every family. What if it's you?
We all wish our jobs weren’t needed. Because that would mean we’ve achieved our goal.
Where every child in Queensland is safe and cared for.
But right now…
- We need people like you. To help us deliver the best future—for children and families. To rise to the challenge of ever-changing work. And to ensure that children's voices are heard, no matter where they live in Queensland.
For me, it's more than just a job.
Every family deserves a second chance to make it right, and we provide that support.
It's not the easiest job in the world, but it's a really important job.
I'm here to, you know, try to make a difference, and I know that things are changing. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
I don't want to be doing anything else.
To work for the department, you would be a person who has to stand up for the people that can't stand up for themselves.
It's all about building rapport, building relationships.
You truly get to influence some life-changing moments.
I'm proud that I can influence really strong cultural practice.
There's always so much to learn. I love the team collaboration that we have.
Everyone is ready to support you.
I think it's the relationships that you have with your team that keeps you motivated and hopeful.
We get through it with a sense of humour, our laughter.
If I can prevent young people from coming into care, then that's a win.
To me, that's one of the greatest feelings.
You need to be a holder of hope.
You need to have an active mind and an open heart.
Every child needs someone.
So does every family.
What if it's you?
Why join us?
We asked our people to share why they choose to bring their skills to the department and why they stay. Here’s what they told us.
Find out if you can apply today for a CSO role or whether other roles may match your qualifications.
General provisions relating to suitability for employment:
A chief executive can assess a person’s suitability through a range of mechanisms, including but not limited to:
- criminal history (for relevant duties and prescribed duties (which includes child-related duties)
- child-related duties
- serious disciplinary action.
The directive relating to recruitment and selection provides that applicants for public sector roles must be informed of any suitability assessments that may be required to determine the person’s suitability for employment as a public sector employee.
