Join the Department for Child Protection (DCP) as a Senior Practitioner (PO2) and play a key role in strengthening social work practice across South Australia. In this rewarding role, you’ll guide, mentor, and support frontline staff to deliver the highest standards of care for children and families. You’ll use your expertise to influence case direction, provide professional advice, and foster continuous learning across teams. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in child protection while developing your own leadership impact.
In this role, you will:
- Mentor and support Social Workers and Case Managers to strengthen their practice.
- Provide expert advice on complex cases, policies, and procedures.
- Lead and contribute to case reviews, ensuring quality and consistency in case management.
- Deliver professional guidance, training, and workplace learning opportunities.
To be successful:
You are a confident and capable professional who thrives on using your knowledge to guide others. You bring experience in case management, social work, or a related field, and are skilled at providing practical advice on complex child protection matters.
You build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and model reflective and culturally responsive practice. Your analytical thinking helps you assess situations, identify solutions, and support teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families. If you’re passionate about mentoring others and contributing to continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.