Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available.
Remuneration: AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + 11.5% Superannuation.

Role Details:
Join us at the Department for Child Protection's Berri office as we grow our team with experienced professionals committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable children and families.

We're looking for a skilled Senior Social Worker who can confidently manage complex cases within a care and protection framework, using solution-based approaches that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children.

In this role, you will:

Undertake complex case work and case management with increased autonomy and advanced competency.

Conduct detailed, child-centred investigations and assessments focused on safety and family support.

Prepare clear, concise written and verbal reports grounded in thorough evidence analysis and including providing testimony in court proceedings.

Identify key factors affecting family functioning and work collaboratively to support safe and effective care for children.

Apply your understanding of child development, parenting capacity, and environmental factors to tailor interventions for individual children.

To be successful:
You have strong knowledge of child development, vulnerability, and resilience. You can clarify complex situations, act impartially, and use negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and find practical solutions.

You communicate clearly, producing concise reports and confidently giving evidence in court. You support colleagues' growth by applying Social Work methods that promote critical thinking and reflection.

If you can work well independently and as part of a team, driven to make a positive impact on children and families 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.

The Region
Berri is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia located on the banks of the Murray River and has a population of just over 4,000 people.

Berri features a gorgeous riverfront with plenty of area for picnics, playing sport, swimming, sailing or wind surfing. Employees work together closely and maintain strong partnerships with various partner agencies in both the government and non-government sector.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for the community. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with DCP in Berri.

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 employees and their families

Strong commitment to learning and development

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 Qualifications:
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: Shannon Rowson, Supervisor on 08 8595 2400 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: 1 July 2025 11:00 PM