Department of Human Services
Job reference: 852341
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
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.

Community and Aboriginal Partnerships

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 supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments. 

• Exciting opportunity for those with a passion for working with young people
• Take lead in monitoring, promoting and developing a high standard of practice
• Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families

The Social Worker, Advanced Practice is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Manager, Remote & Regional Strategy for:
• delivering holistic assessments of young people with high and complex needs with a person-centered approach as well as facilitating and supporting the development and implementation of appropriate support responses
• developing and maintaining positive and effective partnerships with agencies and organisations for the successful coordination of programs set out within the Port Augusta Safety and Wellbeing Plan, relating to young people and their families
• providing leadership and support to the programs and staff, by implementing restorative and relational frameworks
• providing high level consultancy, advice and reporting on individual young people with complex needs and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with Cultural Leaders and Elders.

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).

AHP2 - Allied Health Professional

$94,997-$110,052

Term up to twelve (12) months

Jacqueline Tanke
Phone: 0400 990 070
Email: jacqueline.tanke2@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: 06/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Social Worker, Advanced Practice - AHP2.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.