
Support Worker
Department for Child Protection
Posted 23 days ago
Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 30 January 2026
Remuneration: OPS2 ($58,709 - $63,154 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Support Worker to join the Ceduna Office on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Sensitively handling requests for assistance by clients and undertaking research to prepare appropriate, client centred responses.
- Enabling clients to access appropriate services through accurate assessment of their request and appropriate referral to Social Workers or to other agency staff.
- Contributing to the development and review of intervention, access and family care plans in relation to access supervision.
- Attending regular case discussions with the DCP workers, supervisor and other relevant parties as required.
- Undertaking child and family support and assisting with programs and activities with cultural awareness and sensitivity.
About You
We are looking for resourceful individuals able to display initiative and confidence in taking action to achieve daily objectives.
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to work within a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.
You will use your understanding of child development, positive parenting techniques and factors that impact on relationships between children, young people and their families to identify innovative solutions and provide efficient client services.
If you want a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, then apply now.
About the Business
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.
What We Offer:
- Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia.
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families.
- Strong commitment to learning and development.
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
- Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
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.
Special Conditions
Essential: A current Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the `apply' button.
Enquiries: Nikki Collins, Business Manager on 08 8626 2401 or email: [email protected]
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications Close: 20 March 2025 at 11:00 PM
About Department for Child Protection
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