Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 844004
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Multiple full-time temporary vacancies available.
Remuneration: AHP2 ($91,785 - $106,330 per annum).

Role Details:

Our Multicultural Services Team is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their team and deliver effective social work services to support children and their families. This is an opportunity to leverage your experience in a senior role and make a meaningful impact by assessing the needs of children and families and working with children in the care of the Minister to ensure their development, stability, and security is assured.

Essential Qualification:

• 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).

In this role, you will be:

• Undertake case management work within a care and protection framework, applying a solutions-focused approach with a high level of competence.
• Contribute to the protection of children by assessing risks of abuse, neglect, failure to protect, and harm to self or others.
• Facilitate reconnection between children in out-of-home care and their birth families to strengthen relationships and support sustained reunification.
• Collaborate with various specialists and take advice in implementing clinical intervention with children and their families in various settings.

About You:

• You have a sound understanding of children and young people, particularly in regards to developmental stages, vulnerability, and resilience.
• You have the ability to assess situations impartially and use negotiation and mediation skills to resolve conflict and achieve workable solutions.
• You can manage diverse workloads, organise and plan work activities while taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
• You can develop and maintain strong working relationships with people within government, non-government sectors and communities.

AHP Benefits at DCP:

• An additional 4% Child Protection Allowance on top of your annual salary.
• Professional Development Allowance, entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses.
• Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

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 and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family.
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About the Department for Child Protection:

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.

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: Jinoy Joseph - Supervisor, Multicultural Services on 0436 470 876 or email: jinoy.joseph@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: 14/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Social Worker, Multicultural Services - AHP2.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.