Expand your leadership experience while contributing to stronger child protection practice across regional communities.

The Far North Far West (FNFW) team is offering short-term Senior Manager backfill opportunities for employees looking to broaden their experience and take on a developmental leadership opportunity across regional child protection services.

Supporting service delivery across Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Coober Pedy and the APY Lands, Senior Managers will provide leadership and practice oversight to support teams and strengthen outcomes across the region.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of operational practice frameworks and policies
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders on practice trends, legislation and emerging risks
• Champion culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice across the organisation
• Build capability through coaching, professional development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop strong partnerships with carers, Aboriginal organisations and key stakeholders to deliver better outcomes.

About you:

• You are a collaborative leader who can influence practice and drive positive change
• You use sound judgement to navigate complex challenges and deliver practical solutions
• You have strong knowledge of child protection practice and relevant legislation
• You communicate confidently and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
• You're committed to culturally safe, inclusive practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Experienced leaders play an important role in supporting safe and effective child protection practice across regional communities. This opportunity allows you to contribute your expertise while gaining valuable exposure to regional leadership and service delivery.

Submit your expression of interest to join the Recruitment Pool and be considered when suitable opportunities arise, noting that vacancy lengths will vary.

Not sure what a Recruitment Pool is? Watch our explainer video to find out more.

Essential Qualification:

• 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).

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.