Department of Human Services
Job reference: 707915
Location: CAVAN
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
* Provide support and case management to people subject to youth justice mandate
* Client-focused role
* Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
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.
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also leads the department's Closing the Gap work.
Role Details
The Case Coordinator is a role within the Adelaide Youth Training Centre and is accountable to the Manager, Assessment and Case Coordination for:
* maintaining an appropriate level of security in a custodial environment
* contributing to quality outcomes for residents
* enhancing the social and community living skills of residents to facilitate their effective re-integration into the community and reconciliation with their families
* assessing and responding to the individual needs of residents in care and increasing the chances of successful intervention
* contributing to the delivery of programs and services for residents.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be 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 twelve (12) months
Salary Range: $76,561 - $80,256 (OPS4)
Location: Cavan
Enquiries: Brooke Elliott,
Diversity and Inclusion
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: 02/11/2025 11:30 PM