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.

About the Business
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.

Role Details
The CFSN Coordinator consists of local, regional and state-wide networks including a broad range of government and non-government agencies working in partnership together with vulnerable children and their families to provide service pathways, resources and supports for very high risk, complex families with unborn children, infants and children up to the age of 18 years.

The CFSN Coordinator will build strong networks with key service providers and will consult with relevant staff across Department of Human Services (DHS), Department for Education (EDU), SA Health, including birthing hospitals and Social Work Departments, and Child and Family Health Services (CaFHS), Department for Child Protection (DCP), South Australian Housing Authority (SAHA) and South Australia Police (SAPOL).

The CFSN Coordinator will promote and develop strong partnerships within key government and non-government support servicing families in their Region to identify and implement responses to mitigate child protection risk for vulnerable children and their families.

The CFSN Coordinator will coordinate regular meetings to provide an opportunity for local agency partners to contribute to the overall planning for families where risk has been identified and to agree upon a lead agency to provide a case management role for the family.

This process will help to facilitate the coordination of the most appropriate services and to ensure that intervention can commence at the earliest possible time.

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).

Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations.

Role Status: Term up to 30/01/2026.

Essential Qualifications:
An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers; or

An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration must be obtained prior to commencement in the role.

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.

Contact Us
Enquiries to Sarah McMahon, 0439 883 920 Email: [email protected]

Diversity And Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.