Join the Department for Child Protection (DCP) as a Supervisor based at the Inner South Office and step into a leadership role where your experience truly shapes outcomes. You will guide and inspire a professional team, strengthen culturally responsive practice, and influence how services are delivered to children and families. This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, support staff growth, and contribute to meaningful change across DCP while working in a collaborative and values driven environment.

In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive professional social work and case management standards across a designated work team.
• Provide effective leadership by contributing to staff development and achieving positive outcomes for the department.
• Develop relevant and culturally appropriate services, with a focus on disabled and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Forge partnerships with other agencies with the objective of increasing capacity to respond to identified needs and risk manage issues.
• Contribute to strategic leadership and business planning across the department.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in supervising a team and managing high volume workloads to meet agreed deadlines to achieve required outcomes.
• Proficiency in developing productive working relationships with all levels of Government, non-government agencies and the community.
• Demonstrated commitment to leading a culturally competent practice, including the provision of training and mentorship.
• Expertise in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing current or potential team conflicts and implementing strategies to guide and support team members.

If you are a dynamic leader who excels at mentoring teams, forging effective partnerships and is passionate about delivering positive outcomes, then we encourage you to apply.

Make Your Qualification Go Further:

Same degree, more reward. At DCP, social workers receive the highest pay in the SA Government, supported by an exclusive 4% allowance permanently secured in the Enterprise Agreement. Combined with strong professional development support, clear pathways for advancement and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in child protection, your qualification goes further here than anywhere else.

What are the benefits of working with our department?

At the Department for Child Protection, you will build a career where your skills are valued, your impact is meaningful and your work helps keep children, young people and families safe, strong and connected across South Australia. We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At DCP, you will enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact.
• Flexible work options, tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across DCP.
• Generous leave, including leave loading to help you rest and recharge.
• Paid parental and partner leave, providing additional paid time to support you and your family.
• Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations.
• Wellbeing support, confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

Essential Qualification

• AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions are designed for applicants who hold a Social Work qualification and are eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

AHP Position Benefits:

• Salary for AHP3: $108,347 - $116,216 per annum + 12% Superannuation.
• Additional 4% for child protection social workers, permanently enshrined in the Enterprise Agreement (highest paying in SA Government).
• $1,000 professional development allowance, increasing incrementally each year with a reimbursement of expenses up to $1,500 (AHP2 Level).
• Qualifications Allowance available for eligible higher qualifications relevant to the role.

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).

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.