Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 844877
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 14 May 2027
Remuneration: AHP3 ($112,139 - $120,284) / PO3 ($108,087 - $115,936) p.a. + 12% superannuation 

Our Port Lincoln office is seeking an experienced Social Worker or Professional Officer (Case Manager) to join the team in a Supervisory role. In this position, you will provide leadership, coaching and professional guidance to foster strong social work practice and help shape services that are inclusive, culturally respectful and responsive to the needs of the local community.

Located in the heart of Port Lincoln, our office is surrounded by cafés, restaurants and essential services, with the foreshore just a one-minute walk away. Whether you enjoy a lunchtime stroll along the waterfront or a coffee by the sea, this role offers the opportunity to combine meaningful work with the benefits of a relaxed coastal lifestyle. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with us in regional South Australia.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification, meaning it may be filled by either an experienced, qualified Social Worker (AHP3) or Professional Officer (PO3) depending on the qualification and suitability of the successful applicant.

Salary
AHP3: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+regional financial incentive 
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

PO3: $108,087 - $115,936 p.a. + 12% super
+additional child protection allowance

Essential Qualifications:

• AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions require applicants to hold a Social Work qualification and be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• PO (Professional Officer) positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or other related fields.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background or skills but do not have the essential qualifications, are highly encouraged to apply.

In this role, you will:

• Drive high-quality social work and case management practice
• Lead the development of inclusive, accessible and culturally responsive services
• Support a healthy team culture through proactive leadership, coaching and staff support
• Contribute to strategic planning, service improvement and operational priorities across the agency
• Build partnerships with other agencies and community groups to improve coordinated support and responses.

About you:

You are an experienced and supportive leader who knows how to bring out the best in people. You build strong relationships through clear communication, collaboration and empathy, and provide guidance and support to help your team manage competing priorities and deliver positive outcomes.

You are confident leading culturally responsive practice and using your understanding of child development, attachment and trauma-informed approaches to support children, young people and families. You value teamwork, create a safe and inclusive work environment, and are passionate about developing staff capability and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you:

• Government Employee Housing may be available to those relocating for the role
• FIFO arrangements are available depending on individual circumstances
• A competitive salary with additional child protection allowances
• Salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income through pre-tax benefits
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check
• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive.

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).

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

Want to know more?  

Contact Greg Dart - Manager, Regional Services - Far North Far West for a confidential discussion 

Via tel: 0437 132 029 or email: gregory.dart@sa.gov.au.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 28/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Child Protection Supervisor DCP Offices - PO3.pdf
- Role Description - Supervisor DCP Offices - AHP3.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.