Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Principal Aboriginal Consultant to join our team at the Blair Athol office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

Collaborating with Regional Directors and other leaders to review complex cases, provide evidence-based advice, and ensure culturally safe practice.

Participating in Aboriginal Practice Leader networks and leadership forums to influence practice and policy.

Researching innovative cultural practices and tools to promote a culture of reflective learning and continuous improvement.

Supporting staff knowledge on cultural practices, policies and procedures through discussions, assessments, and continuous learning.

To be successful, you will have:

Demonstrated knowledge on achieving improved outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and carers.

Experience in providing culturally appropriate social work services, supporting Aboriginal children, youth, and families.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal people in a culturally safe manner.

Proven high quality interpersonal and communication skills including legally defensible writing.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your knowledge to drive meaningful cultural change and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, 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.

There are many benefits to working with DCP, including:

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Paid parental and partner leave.

Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).

Free annual flu vaccination for staff.

Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).

Special Conditions
Essential Qualifications: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

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).

Pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent may apply for this role.

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

Enquiries: Melanie Rowe, Business Manager on 0409 848 416 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: 15 August 2025 11:00 PM.