**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 680432
**Location**: 5042 - ST MARYS
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**Role Status**: Full-time term vacancy available until 6 March 2026.
**Remuneration**: AHP1/PO1 ($68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + 11.5% Super)
**Role Details**
**Join us at the Department for Child Protection's Inner South office as we grow our team with a dedicated Social Worker or Case Manager on a full-time term basis.**
**In this role, you will**:
- Work within a team to provide high-quality case management for children and families, following statutory guidelines.
- Support families by assisting the safe return of children to their care and ensure the development, stability, and security of children in care.
- Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting incidents, hazards, and injuries, complying with DCP policies and procedures.
- Prepare concise, informative written and verbal reports based on evidence analysis, including giving evidence as a witness in court.
**To be successful**:
You communicate well and build effective networks with key professionals and families. You practise culturally sensitive child protection, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Whether you're an experienced Allied Health Professional or a graduate ready for your next career challenge, we encourage you to apply
**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.
**What We Offer**:
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
- Strong commitment to learning and development.
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
**Special Conditions**
**Essential**:
**AHP**: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
**PO**: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.
To find out more about these roles, including the **key selection criteria** and **special conditions**, please click on the attached role descriptions.
To **apply** for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
**Applications close**: 04/07/2025 11:00 PM