Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 28 November 2025
Remuneration: OPS2 ($58,709 - $63,154 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Support Worker to join the Port Lincoln Office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

Sensitively handling client requests for assistance and undertaking research to prepare appropriate, client-centred responses.

Enabling clients to access appropriate services through accurate assessment of their requests and making suitable referrals to Social Workers or other agency staff.

Contributing to the development and review of intervention, access, and family care plans in relation to access supervision.

Attending regular case discussions with DCP workers, supervisors, and other relevant parties as required.

Providing child and family support and assisting with programmes and activities, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.

To be successful:
We are looking for a resourceful individual who can demonstrate initiative and confidence in taking action to achieve daily objectives.

You will need the ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.

You will also be skilled in developing a network of support and community services for clients, and in signposting them to appropriate service providers.

Drawing on your knowledge of child development, positive parenting techniques, and the factors that influence family relationships, you will identify innovative solutions and deliver high-quality, client-focused support.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, 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.

What We Offer:

Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia.

Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.

Paid Parental and Partner Leave.

Free annual flu vaccination for staff.

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.

Special Conditions
Essential: A current Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Kara Williamson, Manager on 0437 157 769 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 LGBTQI+ 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: 11 June 2025 11:00 PM