Bec Koch
Brisbane
Summary
Dedicated Child Safety Officer with over five years experience in child protection, specialising in high isk and complex case management. Experienced in working collaboratively with families, carers and multidisciplinary stakeholders to support safe, stable and lifelong outcomes for children. Demonstrates strong truma informed practice and a commitment to culturally safe and responsive approaches that support children's identity, connection and belonging.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Safety Officer
Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
08.2020 - Current
- Provided support and intervention services to families, working collaboratively with parents to address identified child protection concerns and enhance family capacity.
- Developed clear, trauma-informed case plans under the itervention with parental agreement framework to support child safety and wellbeing within the home environment.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
- Partnered and worked collaboratively with First Nations families, community leaders, and cultural advisors to ensure culturally safe and responsive support services and interventions were provided.
- Built and maintained strong professional relationships with families, government agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, and health providers through ongoing communication and engagement.
- Managed competing priorities in high pressure environments, delivering high quality communications and outcomes within tight timeframes.
Receptionist/Childcare assistant
Goodlife
Morningside
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, families, and staff through effective communication.
- Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe play environment.
Waitress
Various Restaurants
Brisbane
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced restaurant environments.
Education
Bachelor of Psychological Science -
Griffith University
QLD03-2020
High School Diploma -
Cleveland District State High School
Cleveland, QLD12-2016
Skills
- Trauma-informed practice
- Cultural competency
- Report writing and editing (reports, affidavits, case plans)
- Risk assessment
- Culturally respectful practice with First Nations communities and client's
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Child development
Certification
- Blue Card
- First Aid and CPR
- Driver's License
- Safe and Together Model- 4 day Core Training
References
- Child Safety Senior Team leader- Rebecca Strain Rebecca.strain@families.qld.gov.au
- Child Safety PO4- Rebekah Baartz Rebekah.baartz@families.qld.gov.
Timeline
Child Safety Officer
Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
08.2020 - Current
Receptionist/Childcare assistant
Goodlife
01.2018 - 08.2020
Waitress
Various Restaurants
02.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Psychological Science -
Griffith University
High School Diploma -
Cleveland District State High School