MANAGER ABORIGINAL PRACTICE, INTENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES
Reference 9Y242887
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Division: Child and Family Support
Location: Adelaide
Salary Range: 132,440-144,852
Classification: AHP5
Engagement Type: Term Contract
Closing Date: 11 Feb 2026
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.
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
* Leading the cultural governance of all services delivered to Aboriginal families via the SFS, Intensive Family Services portfolio, including implementation of reform initiatives as part of the establishment of the Community and Family Safety System (CFSS) in response to the State Government's Safe and Well Policy initiative.
* Managing an Aboriginal Practice team and providing practice leadership, professional supervision, strategic direction, and support to a broad range of stakeholders on matters relating to services provided to Aboriginal families to ensure high quality and accountable services are delivered in the context of identified priorities.
* Providing oversight of practice, policy, and service development as it relates to Aboriginal children and their families, ensuring the standards and practice of staff meet required professional standards as well as the monitoring and reporting on the operational performance/effectiveness.
* Providing strong leadership, support and senior level liaison and partnership across the DHS, the Department for Child Protection (DCP), the Department for Education (EDU), the Department for Health and Wellbeing and other key stakeholders is integral to the role.
Special Conditions
Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).
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).
Duration: Term up to twelve (12) months.
Essential Qualifications
Incumbent must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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 reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‐free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the 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
Resume and Cover Letter: 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 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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