Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

Our Pathways, Evidence and Partnerships Directorate clinically assesses referrals for service matching and gathers the latest evidence and data to shape reform and delivery of Child and Family Support System. This includes commissioning non-government organisations to deliver services and equipping practitioners with the resources they need to reduce children's escalation in the child protection system.

The Family Violence Practitioner is a role within Child and Family Support and is accountable to the Supervisor, CFSS Pathways Service for:

providing efficient and quality initial assessment for the purposes of triaging from the Child and Family Support System's (CFSS) centralised referral line for key stakeholders to mitigate child protection risks and improve safety for vulnerable children and their families

strengthening communication and understanding across the child protection and domestic and family violence support systems for timely and effective responses to meeting the needs of children and their families

promoting and developing strong partnerships, with both government and non-government agencies, to create best outcomes for families

working in partnership with all stakeholders across the child protection, education and human service systems, to identify and implement service responses for vulnerable families

providing consultation on, and a specialist lens for, referrals received by the CFSS Pathways Service where children and families are experiencing family violence

promoting and supporting skill development within the CFSS Pathways Service team in identifying and responding to domestic and family violence high risk indicators.

Special Conditions:

National Police Check required.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications

Incumbent must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification 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 Human Services.

Additional Information:

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers

Enquiries to: Janelle Hutt, 0437 983 799, janelle.hutt@sa.gov.au