**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 653893
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**Role Status**: Full-time ongoing vacancy.
**Remuneration**: OPS3 ($67,589 - $72,033 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation.
**Role Details**
**_This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Chance Act, 1984._**
The Department for Child Protection is seeking an **Aboriginal Adventure Activity Instructor, Child & Youth Worker** to join us on a full-time ongoing basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Developing, delivering and reviewing programs in conjunction with the Team Leader, focusing on the emotional, physical, cultural, educational and behavioural development for Aboriginal children and young people.
- Building and maintaining working relationships with relevant cultural leaders, agencies, associations and communities to share resources and coordinate connected services.
- Involving young people in decisions which affect them and consider their options when formulating programs.
- Undertaking research to identify best practices and alternative options, providing written and oral reports.
**About You**
We are looking for a dynamic and confident individual with knowledge of the issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and communities.
You will use your knowledge and experience of behaviour change models and adventure therapy to deliver a range of program approaches to meet children and young people’s needs.
**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.
**Special Conditions**
To find out more about this role, including the **desired capabilities** and **special conditions**, please click on the attached role description.
To **apply** for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
**Applications close**: 07/03/2025 11:00 PM
📌 Aboriginal Adventure Activity Instructor - Child and Youth Worker
🏢 SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
📍 Adelaide