Please disregard the 'Open to Everyone', this position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984

We currently have multiple exciting opportunities to join the Aboriginal Practice Team as a Taikurtirna Warri-apinthi Practitioner on a full time, term basis for up to 12 months.

As a Taikurtirna Warri-apinthi Practitioner, you will work in our regional offices and be responsible for taking case direction from Case Managers and working closely with families and communities for placement and support options. You will also assist with building and maintaining a lifetime family support network for Aboriginal children and young people, whilst ensuring child safety.

About You 

We are looking for a confident individual who has excellent communication skills and the ability to establish meaningful, supportive and strong relationships by way of engaging family, collaboration and participation, including attaining biological family connections and identity.

You will also have the capability to understand the context of child development, parenting capacity, including Aboriginal child rearing practices, and family and environmental factors to establish the need of an individual child.

Essential Qualifications: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. 

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). 

To be appointed directly to the AHP2 level, successful candidates must demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform any standard professional task within the discipline.  Candidates have also attained greater specialised knowledge within the discipline which enables them to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description. 

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The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.