Join us as a Kinship Care Worker in Mount Gambier and help shape brighter futures for children and young people. Working within the Kinship Care team, you will play a key role in supporting and educating kinship carers so they can provide safe, nurturing and culturally responsive homes. This is a meaningful opportunity to build strong relationships, guide carers through challenges, and work with a team committed to the wellbeing of children across the Limestone Coast. Your work will create lasting positive change for families and the community.

Location:

Mount Gambier is a welcoming and picturesque regional city known for its unique volcanic landscape, including the famous Blue Lake and lush sinkholes. Set in the heart of the Limestone Coast, it offers affordable living, quality schools, and a relaxed lifestyle supported by strong community connections. With modern facilities, vibrant local culture, and easy access to natural attractions, Mount Gambier is an ideal place for both professionals and families. Working with us in Regional SA.

In this role, you will

• Build strong relationships that support open communication with carers and families.
• Provide practical guidance, education and brief interventions to strengthen day to day care.
• Identify risks, barriers and support needs to help carers provide safe and stable environments.
• Work collaboratively with case managers and partners to link families with services.
• Monitor placements and contribute to reviews that support the best interests of children.

To be successful

You bring a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people by supporting the families who care for them. Your understanding of parenting, family dynamics, trauma and child development will help you respond effectively to a diverse range of carers and situations.

You will be confident in working with people from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal families, and will use strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to guide and educate carers. Your ability to recognise needs, think creatively and build trusted relationships will help you make a real difference in this role.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Essential: The incumbent must possess a current Australian Class C Drivers Licence and will be required to drive in the course of their duties.

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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Kinship Care is a type of family-based care provided to children and young people under the Guardianship or Custody of the Chief Executive, or another order of authority. Kinship carers may be relatives, extended family members, kin, or individuals who had an existing relationship with the child or young person.

In South Australia, kinship carers are supported by both the DCP Kinship Care Program and the Aboriginal Kinship Care Support Program, which is operated by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). These programs provide ongoing support, information, and training to identified kinship carers.

The DCP Kinship Care Program:

• Provides a state-wide program offering targeted support, information, and training to kinship carers based on their needs.
• Includes support to Aboriginal carers and carers of Aboriginal children and young people who wish to be supported by the DCP Kinship Care Program.
• Is delivered through eight teams aligned to North and South locations.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff
• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities