Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 846257
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 31 December 2026.
Remuneration: AHP1 ($73,710 - $89,981 per annum) + 12% superannuation.

Role Details:

Please disregard the 'Open to Everyone', this position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984.

Join the Aboriginal Policy and Services Directorate as a Taikurtirna Warri-Apinthi Practitioner and support Aboriginal children and young people to stay connected to family, community, culture, and identity through a family-led approach. You will also play a crucial role in supporting our offices by collaborating with families and communities to identify appropriate placement and support options.

Desirable Qualification:

• A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the desirable 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 for Child Protection (DCP).

In this role, you will:

• Support Aboriginal children and young people by engaging families and strengthening their connection to identity and biological family.
• Develop and maintain effective and culturally safe working relationships with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders.
• Provide culturally appropriate and relevant information in relation to identified needs for staff to contribute to prevention and intervention plans.
• Contribute to the provision and coordination of culturally appropriate service delivery.

About You:

• You understand child development and parenting capacity, including Aboriginal child-rearing practices.
• You can establish, lead and maintain networks and partnerships with Aboriginal people through their kinship systems.
• You have knowledge and understand the factors that contribute to child abuse, including social and structural factors for Aboriginal people.
• You can manage workloads, organise and plan work activities while taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

What You'll Love It Here - Perks That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact.
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family.
• Recognition and Growth - we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP.
• Salary Packaging - reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits.
• Health Perks - free flu vaccination.
• Fitness Passport Program - access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia for you and your family.
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About DCP:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check.

For a successful application, you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Enquiries: Conrad Morris - Manager, Strategic Practice and Services on 0408 271 222 or email: conrad.morris3@sa.gov.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 24/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Taikurtirna Warri-apinthi Practitioner, Aboriginal Policy & Services - AHP1.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.