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 Aboriginal Pathways Practitioner, Child and Family Support System (CFSS) Pathways Service is a role within Child and Family Support (CFS) and is accountable to the Supervisor, CFSS Pathways Service for:

providing efficient and quality initial assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, for the purposes of triaging referrals for at risk children to key stakeholders, to mitigate child protection risks and improve safety for vulnerable children and their families

strengthening communication and understanding with key stakeholders to support timely and effective service responses to meet the needs of vulnerable and at-risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 responses for vulnerable families

providing consultation on, and a specialist cultural lens for, referrals received by the CFSS Pathways Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

supporting the CFSS Pathways Service to develop skills in culturally responsive assessment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families referred to CFSS Pathways Service.

Special Conditions:

Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).

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: Luke Travers, 0407 252 980, [email protected]