Innovative program strengthens Child Safety workforce
Source: Queensland. Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport. Media Release
"In less than 12 months, more than 300 temporary child safety officers have converted their status to permanent as part of an innovative new program being undertaken by the Bligh Government. Child Safety Minister Phil Reeves said Child Safety Services was committed to strengthening its frontline workforce. “All child protection agencies strive to retain suitably skilled staff as the work can be challenging and confronting,” Mr Reeves said. “However, Child Safety Services is implementing a range of strategies to enhance attraction and recruitment to these roles, and to improve retention in these vital positions.” Mr Reeves said these included initiatives to enhance employee safety, health and wellbeing as well as career progression and development."