Our Playford office has multiple opportunities for Senior Social Workers or Senior Professional Officers to join the team as Senior Practitioners.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide expert guidance to Social Workers and Case Managers, supporting high-quality case management and effective practice across the team. Through consultation, advice and professional development, you will build capability and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered. Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations, you will support positive outcomes and contribute to a team that values experience and collaboration.
This role will suit someone with strong child protection and case management experience who understands the practice, systems and relationships that support effective service delivery within the Department for Child Protection.
These vacancies can be filled by either a qualified Social Worker (AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO2), depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
Essential Qualification:
- AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions require applicants to hold a Social Work qualification and be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- PO (Professional Officer) positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or other related fields.
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).
In this role, you will:
- Mentor and coach staff to build professional capability and confidence
- Share knowledge to support evidence-informed case management
- Apply specialist judgement to case direction and practice development
- Promote culturally inclusive practice across casework
- Contribute to service improvements informed by research and quality reviews.
About you:
- You are an experienced practitioner who values collaboration and building positive working relationships
- You provide clear guidance that supports effective practice and informed decision-making
- You confidently apply legislation, policy and practice frameworks in complex situations
- You enjoy coaching and developing others, helping them build confidence and capability
- You bring strong analytical skills, sound professional judgement and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes.
Salary:
AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance and the entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
PO2: $94,769 - $109,787 p.a. + 12% super
+additional child protection allowance.
What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- 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.