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 Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.

The Aboriginal Child Wellbeing Practitioner works to support and engage directly with vulnerable children, young people and families at risk, and is accountable to the Supervisor, Child Wellbeing Program for:

strengthening communication and understanding between DCP, DfE, and SA Health systems for timely and effective service responses to meeting the needs of children and their families

demonstrating effective case practice and case management, providing high quality and effective service delivery to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and in a supportive diversionary role

promoting and developing partnerships with other government and non-government support services to identify and implement responses to mitigate child protection risk (including domestic and family violence) for vulnerable children and their families

creating opportunities to work in collaboration with other services to effectively link vulnerable children and families to relevant services

identifying risk and assessing the needs of vulnerable children and families, planning and delivering focussed intervention to safeguard children and young people within their family and community to promote positive outcomes.

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 out of hours work may be required.

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

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: Riaz Hazarika, 0429 190 230, [email protected]