Are you an experienced Guardianship or ASPI practitioner wanting to do something different?

The Far North Far West Directorate is seeking experienced practitioners to come and experience living and working as a Senior Social Worker or Senior Practitioner in a regional location.

What We Are Offering:

• Flexible working arrangements and/or fly in fly out
• Accommodation
• Financial incentives
• Mentoring and support to help you settle into the region and the role

This amazing opportunity to work in a country office will expose you to regional and remote service delivery, as well as enhance your skills in working with Aboriginal children and families. It is also an excellent way to determine if country living is for you.

To register your interest please contact Lucy Wade, Regional Director FNFW or Jacquelyn Caputo, Manager, Regional Services, FNFW and for further information regarding vacancies within Far North Far West.

Essential Qualifications:

AHP: 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).

PO: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.

About the Pool

We are establishing a pool of suitable candidates who have successfully completed a selection process for this role. Should you be successful, you will be advised (in writing) that you have been recommended onto this pool. During the time the pool is active you may be contacted and offered employment. You are not required to accept any or all offers made to you, and DCP does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Please note: DCP reserves the right to advertise similar positions outside of this pool process.

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.

The Regions:

Consider relocating to one of our regional locations where the possibilities are endless, from stunning natural landscapes, kilometres of pristine coastline and untouched bushland an abundance of sporting and leisure activities – there are endless possibilities to create a laid back lifestyle with more.

Ceduna

As an employee working at Ceduna, situated in the Far West Coast region you can:

Ceduna is 780km west of Adelaide, South Australia and 480km east from the Western Australia boarder

• experience cultural diversity, outback locations, and regional city conveniences
• broaden your experience by working in a community setting
• experience working in connected way with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and Communities

Take advantage of the pristine Coast and undeveloped bushland areas. Enjoy camping, fishing, surfing and day trips in the spectacular South Australian Outback. You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Ceduna here.

Coober Pedy/APY Lands

The Far North office covers a large area, encompassing Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta and the APY lands. It is a diverse office consisting of two Child Protection Teams who work on a FIFO roster of 8 days on, 6 days off. 

The Far North office has a strong, workplace culture of supporting one another, and maintains good partnerships with other Government and non-Government agencies in town. This collaborative way of working helps the team build strong connections with the community, including the local Aboriginal Communities it serves.

You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Coober/APY Lands here

Port Augusta

Port Augusta is 307 km from Adelaide and takes just over 3 hours to drive or a short 50 minute flight from Adelaide. The Port Augusta office employs approximately 34 people and is one of six offices in the region. As a member of this office you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Augusta, Iron Knob, Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka, Quorn, Leigh Creek, Hawker and up to Maree (and everywhere else in-between!).

You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Port Augusta click here.

Whyalla

Whyalla is located 395kms North West from Adelaide on Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf or a short 30 minute flight from Adelaide. The town’s population of 22,000 makes it the third most populous city in the state of South Australia behind Adelaide and Mt Gambier.

You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Whyalla here

Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is located 647 km from Adelaide and takes approximately 7 hours to drive.

Port Lincoln is situated on Boston Bay, one of the largest protected natural harbours in the world three times the size of Sydney Harbour.

You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Port Lincoln here