Department of Human Services
Job reference: 694793
Location: WHYALLA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
* Flexible working arrangements available
* Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
* Access excellent learning and development opportunities
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Our Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.
Role Details
The Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services and is accountable to the Supervisor for:
* identifying and assertively engaging families and vulnerable children (pre-birth to 18 years old at high risk of entering the child protection system, through the provision of assessment, case planning, support and intervention
* working collaboratively with children, parents, key partner agencies to strengthen parents/carer givers' ability to effectively support their children's safety, health development and wellbeing
* undertaking case work and developing targeted interventions to improve outcomes for children experiencing complex and high-risk safety concerns.
Special Conditions
* 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: Term up to 22/05/2026
Salary Range: $68,478 - $83,594 (AHP1)
Location: Whyalla
Enquiries: Ami Vlachoulis,
Diversity and Equity
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 environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at 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.
Applications close: 08/09/2025 11:30 PM