Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 847200
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 29 January 2027
Remuneration: ASO7 ($112,163 - $121,246 per annum)

Role Details:

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor, Practice Development to join our Learning, Excellence and Innovation Academy Directorate to support the delivery, enhancement, and continuous improvement of workforce learning and development initiatives. In this senior-level role, you will play a key role in driving workforce capability by leading innovative programs and projects across all areas of child protection practice within DCP.

Essential Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain.

In this role, you will:

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and training to strengthen staff capability and support ongoing professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including universities and training providers.
• Develop competency-based learning programs and training resources.
• Assess workplace learning needs and implement development initiatives.
• Lead the facilitation, review, and evaluation of training programs and contemporary learning resources.

About You:

• You can apply learning principles and facilitation techniques to support workforce capability.
• You have experience in identifying emerging trends in learning methodologies that can be adapted to meet stakeholder needs.
• You can apply knowledge and experience to plan, develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at meeting the needs of clients.
• You can scope, design, plan, and manage projects within set budgets and timeframes.
• You have experience working within child protection and/or out-of-home care services.

Take the next step in your career and use your leadership and workforce development expertise to make a meaningful difference, apply now.

Why You’ll Love It Here - Perks That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact.
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave - additional paid time to support you and your growing family.
• Recognition and Growth - we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP.
• Salary Packaging - reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits.
• Health Perks - free flu vaccination.
• Fitness Passport Program - access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia for you and your family.
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About DCP:

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.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check.
• You must be an Australian resident or provide evidence that you have a current work permit.

For a successful application, you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Enquiries: Louisa Rolls - Director, Learning, Excellence and Innovation Academy on 0467 760 661 or email: louisa.rolls@sa.gov.au

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: 14/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - ASO7 Supervisor, Practice Development, LEIA.pdf

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