Overview
AHP2/PO2 PRACTITIONER - MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Reference 4E27F585
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Division: Child Safety & Family Support
Location: Adelaide Metro and Regional
Salary Range: 88,255-102,240
Classification: AHP2
Engagement Type: Term Contract
Closing Date: 26 Sep 2025
Role Highlights
- Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
About the Business
Our Child and Family Support Division provides stewardship and service delivery for the Child and Family Support System, designed to help children and their families with early targeted assistance to reduce incidents of child maltreatment and prevent children entering the child protection system.
Safer Family Services (SFS) is looking for staff across all programs across South Australia. SFS Intensive Family Services (IFS) provides direct services to families through the antenatal period, for infants, children, and young people up to 18 years of age who are presenting with high level risks and complexities.
SFS work in collaboration with both government and non-government organisations to improve the safety, emotional health and wellbeing of infants, children, and young people in South Australia.
SFS are seeking Practitioners to join the team. The role is responsible for:
- Undertaking risk and needs assessment, case planning, support, and intervention for families and children from pre-birth to 18 years old who are at high risk of entering the child protection system.
- Providing high quality and effective service delivery that strengthens and supports the safety, healthy development and wellbeing of children.
- Developing strong working partnerships with both government and non-government services to effectively link children and their families to relevant services.
Special Conditions
Essential Qualifications:
AHP: An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
PO: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, social sciences, human services, health or a related field.
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 Skilled roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department Human Services.
National Police Check required. Employment-related Screening Check required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C). Role Status: Multiple long-term contracts (12 months).
Potential opportunities for ongoing employment.
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work workplace. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of our team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
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📌 Ahp2/po2 practitioner - multiple positions
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide