Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Social Worker or Case Manager to join our team on a full-time term basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Providing effective case management services to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner.

Delivering a range of intervention strategies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

Providing written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on an analysis of evidence gathered.

Conducting investigations and assessments in a child-centred manner, focused on the safety of the child and on the support of the parent/family.

Participating in regular visits and supporting parents in developing appropriate parenting skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Knowledge of the factors that contribute to child abuse and can apply this understanding to your work and the decisions you make.

Exceptional multi-tasking abilities and the ability to organise work activities whilst considering the need to prioritise tasks.

Knowledge of culturally sensitive child protection practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other communities.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to help establish positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

If you are seeking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, then we encourage you to apply.

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.

Ceduna

Join our enthusiastic team of approximately 20 people in one of the most beautiful regions north of our state.

As one of our team in Ceduna, 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 Qualifications:

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 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Nikki Collins, Business Manager on (08) 8626 2444 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 LGBQTI+ 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: 5 June 2025 11:00 PM