Role Status: Full-time vacancy until 05 December 2025
Remuneration: AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 p.a. +11.5% Superannuation) / PO2 ($88,255 - $97,667 p.a. +11.5% Superannuation)

Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Social Worker or Senior Case Manager to join the Blair Athol office on a full-time term basis.

This role is responsible for:

• Conducting the most complex investigations and assessments in a child-centred manner, focused on the safety of the child and on the support of the parent/family to effectively and safely care for their child
• Providing written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of evidence gathered and includes being a witness in court proceedings
• Responding to notifications of child abuse and outcomes of investigations, and where necessary review and reassess and be open to a change of view in responding to new evidence
• Assisting families by working in partnership with them to support the safe return of their children to their care and to work directly with children in care to assure their development, stability and security at all times.

About You
We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has the ability to understand factors that contribute to child abuse within the context of child development, parenting, family and environmental factors and confidently apply this understanding to your work and the decisions you make.

You need to be a good communicator and have the ability to develop strong networks with key professionals and families.

You will also have the ability to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you are looking for 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.

As a member of this team you will work with other professionals to deliver services to assist families who are unable to effectively and safely care for their children, to work towards a safe return to their care and work with children who have entered into the care of the Chief Executive so that their development, stability and security is assured.

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.

Special Conditions:
Essential:
AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
PO: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.

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 descriptions.

Enquiries: Mel Rowe, Business Manager, on 8269 8301 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.