This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984.

We are seeking to appoint an Aboriginal Family Practitioner, working across Coober Pedy and the APY Lands. In this role, you’ll work alongside Aboriginal families to build on their strengths and support positive outcomes for children and young people. It’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting safer, stronger futures for Aboriginal communities.

To find out more about working in the region, visit working with us in regional South Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Support Aboriginal children and families by responding to child protection concerns with care, respect and cultural understanding
• Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal families, communities and partner services to achieve positive, lasting outcomes
• Work alongside colleagues to assess risks, strengthen family wellbeing and promote the safety of children
• Empower families by recognising their strengths, connecting them with the right supports and helping them achieve sustainable change
• Champion culturally safe practice that supports Aboriginal children and communities.

About you:

• You are passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities
• You build genuine, respectful relationships and work collaboratively with others
• You are committed to culturally safe, strengths-based practice
• You stay organised, think critically and respond confidently in complex situations
• You see strengths in people and work alongside families to support positive, lasting change.

What’s in it for you:

• Daily Camp Allowance where applicable for regional work
• 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. 

Essential Qualification:

• 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).

• You must have a current Working With Children Check.

For the purpose of this advertisement and links provided, the term Aboriginal is used to refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within South Australia. This is not intended to exclude Torres Strait Islander people, or people that identify as being of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

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.