We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker or Senior Professional Officer to join our team in Murray Bridge, as a Senior Practitioner. Use your expertise to support and mentor a diverse range of stakeholders, strengthen high-quality case management practice, and contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people, and families through continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification, meaning it may be filled by either a qualified Senior Social Worker (AHP2) or Senior Professional Officer (PO2), depending on the qualifications and suitability of the successful applicant.

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.

In this role, you will:

• Mentor and coach Social Workers, Case Managers, and Aboriginal Family Practitioners to strengthen their capabilities.
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations to support Youth Court processes and complex case management decisions.
• Contribute to workplace learning, staff development, and professional practice improvement.
• Assist with policy development, research, and innovative practice improvements across the department.
• Support practice excellence through quality assurance, case reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

• You can develop and maintain strong working relationships with people both within government, non-government sector and community.
• You have experience in reviewing cases and providing reports which include status updates and recommendations for improvements.
• You have knowledge of the Children’s Protection Act, Young Offenders Act and social work/case management theories and methodologies.
• You can analyse complex problems, facilitate constructive discussion and debate, and assess outcomes to identify effective solutions.
• You have experience in providing sound and practical advice on professional social work/case management matters.

If you are passionate about practice leadership, continuous improvement, and supporting positive outcomes for children and families, apply now.

Salary and Benefits:

AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052 per annum) + 12% superannuation

• Additional 4% Child Protection Allowance paid alongside your annual salary.
• Professional Development Allowance, entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses.
• Qualification Allowance (may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role).

PO2 ($91,565 - $106,074 per annum) + 12% superannuation

• Additional Child Protection Allowance.

• You must have a current Working With Children Check.
• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive.

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.