It’s more than a job!
At DCP, your contribution helps children and young people in care to thrive.
The Department for Child Protection plays a key role in the protection and support of children, young people and their families across South Australia.
We do this by:
- protecting children from abuse and harm
- supporting families to reduce risk to children
- providing alternative care for children and young people when living at home is no longer an option
- managing adoption processes
We are looking for energetic and innovative people who are passionate about contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people so that they grow up safe, happy, and nurtured to reach their full potential.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud of our continued efforts to build a diverse and respectful workforce that offers culturally appropriate services. We encourage and welcome partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
We know that diversity of lived experience, skills and perspectives strengthens our department and enables us to deliver better services to the communities we serve. To provide a safe, supportive and culturally aware workplace, we are White Ribbon accredited, an Alumni Partner of the Job Access disability employment network, and provide a range of mandatory and other in-house training to all staff on cultural sensitivity and other issues.
Benefits that matter
As a statutory government department, we offer stability, flexibility and career pathways across South Australia. Some of the benefits you can expect include:
- 12% employer contribution to your super
- 4-5 weeks annual leave
- Flexible working options
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave
- Salary Packaging
- Health and Fitness Perks, including 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.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
Subject to your role and location, you may also be eligible for a Regional Allowance, Qualification Allowance, Professional Development Allowance, and a Child Protection Allowance just for working with us.
Working for DCP is more than job. It’s a calling.