Join our Limestone Coast office, where multiple opportunities are available for Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Professional Officers (PO) across Senior Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Social Worker and Case Manager roles. You will provide high-quality case management to children and young people, working with families to assess needs, respond to risks and promote safety, wellbeing and development.
Working in a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be surrounded by experienced leaders who value learning, professional growth and practice development. Strong relationships, quality supervision and ongoing support will help you build your skills, confidence and capability, while making a meaningful difference to the families and communities you support.
These vacancies can be filled by either a qualified Social Worker (AHP1/AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO1/PO2), depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
Essential Qualifications:
- AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions require applicants to hold a Social Work qualification and be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- PO (Professional Officer) positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Sociology, Criminology, Justice, Correctional Practice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or other related fields.
Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).
You will be responsible for:
- Using a solutions-based approach to case management
- Conducting investigations in a child-centred manner, with a focus on safety and support
- Assessing risk, protective factors and family capacity to support child safety and wellbeing
- Supporting children in care and assisting families toward reunification where appropriate
- Responding to notifications of abuse and reassessing matters as new information emerges.
About you:
AHP1 / PO1
- You have a sound understanding of child development, risk and resilience
- You can manage workloads, priorities and timeframes effectively
- You build positive working relationships across teams and services
- You apply culturally responsive practice when working with diverse families
- You can assess needs and respond effectively to complex situations impacting children and families.
AHP2 / PO2
- You use influence and negotiation to mediate conflict and achieve effective outcomes
- You have demonstrated ability in providing written and verbal reports based on the analysis of evidence
- You can develop staff capability and apply social work methods to support critical thinking and reflective practice.
Salary:
AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. + 12% super
AHP1 $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+Regional financial incentive
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
AHP2 positions are also entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses through the Professional Development Allowance.
PO2 $94,769 - $109,787 p.a. + 12% super
PO1 $73,533 - $89,764 p.a. + 12% super
+Additional child protection allowance.
What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Paid relocation expenses, government employee housing, and other benefits may also be available for some roles based in regional South Australia. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with us in regional South Australia
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
See our full list of benefits.