Department of Human Services
Job reference: 844980
Location: 5098 - WALKLEY HEIGHTS, 5112 - ELIZABETH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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.

Safer Family Services

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.

• Access excellent learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements available
• To promote the wellbeing of infants, children and young people

Safer Family Services (SFS) is looking for staff within multiple teams across Outer North and Inner North Regions. SFS Intensive Family Services (IFS) provides direct services to families through the antenatal period, for infants, children, and young people up to 18 years of age who are presenting with high level risks and complexities. SFS work in collaboration with both government and non-government organisations to improve the safety, emotional health and wellbeing of infants, children, and young people in South Australia. SFS are seeking AHP2/PO2 Practitioners to join our teams. Recommended applicants may be offered temporary employment.

About The Role
The role is responsible for providing high level intervention and support to vulnerable families and children including those from culturally diverse backgrounds who are at high risk of entering the child protection system, undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify complexity, needs and risks for vulnerable children and families. Developing strategies to assertively engage and provide intensive case work to address the needs, risks and complexities for children and families, building strong relationships with key stakeholders to create collaborative service opportunities for children and families in crisis or at risk of entering the child protection system.

About You
We are looking for a confident individual who can work with families experiencing vulnerability and low levels of safety using a case management approach. You will be able to make comprehensive assessments of risk and safety, plan and deliver purposeful intervention and identify and refer for appropriate additional supports to enable sustained intervention. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and peers. If you are seeking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families, please apply now.

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).

Essential Qualifications
AHP2 - Incumbent should hold an appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department of Human Services.
PO2 - Incumbent should hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in community services, sociology, criminology, social sciences, human services, health or a related field.

AHP2 - Allied Health Professional

$94,997-$110,052

Term up to twelve (12) months

Megan Cheverton
Phone: 0484569734
Email: megan.cheverton2@sa.gov.au

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 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.

Applications close: 30/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Practitioner - AHP2.pdf
- Role Description - Practitioner - PO2.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.