Do you have a strong passion for obtaining positive outcomes for families, children and young people? 
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Senior Manager for future vacancies in the North Region.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage high quality effective outcome focused programs and services for families, children and young people.
• Provide leadership and direction of critical, complex and highly political case management issues.
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Manage both financial and human resources, with significant independence whilst adhering to guidelines.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
You will be an experienced allied health professional with strong leadership capability and a deep understanding of statutory child protection practice. Strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to guide teams through complex and high-risk decisions will be essential in delivering consistent and high-quality services for children, young people and families.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability will support your ability to interpret legislation, analyse emerging risks and provide expert advice to senior leaders. Experience improving operational practice, influencing system change and strengthening governance frameworks will help drive practice excellence across the child protection system.

Professional integrity, cultural awareness and collaborative leadership will shape how you work. You build strong relationships with Aboriginal organisations, community partners and internal stakeholders while promoting safe, trauma informed and culturally responsive practice. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This expression of interest pool will be utilised to backfill short/medium term vacancies across the North Region throughout 2026/2027. This could include opportunities within any of the five North Region office locations (Inner North, Elizabeth, Playford, Gawler and Kadina). As Manager, you will be supported to work from the identified office during the period of appointment.

Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in either Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Developmental Education which entitles registration or membership with the relevant board or association.
All requirements to maintain registration or membership must be fulfilled.

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 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.