This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984

The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Aboriginal Family Practitioner to join the Ceduna office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Developing and supporting referrals for culturally appropriate interventions that foster strengthening of families and the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a holistic culturally based service that provides specialised and innovative services.
• Monitoring the problem solving and coping capacities of individuals and assisting in ensuring that Aboriginal families are enhanced through the provision of respectful consultation processes.
• Supporting families to connect with community based services which can address their needs.

About You

We are looking for a confident individual with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with people both within government, non-government sector and community to promote positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

To be successful you will have knowledge of child development, counselling, crisis intervention, and working in a statutory environment or community.

You will also have demonstrated experience in problem solving and developing workable solutions.

If you are looking for a role where you can help connect children and young people to family, community and culture, then apply now.

Essential qualifications: 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).

Pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984 only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Descent may apply for this role.

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 Region

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

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

• 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. To find out more about the benefits of working in the region, visit working with DCP in Ceduna.