Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 846766
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy
available until 17 December 2027
Remuneration: AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052 per annum)
/ PO2 ($91,565 - $106,074 per annum)
Role Details:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior
Social Worker or Senior Case
Manager to join our Kinship Assessment and Long-Term
Guardianship team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of
children and families. In this rewarding role, you will be
assessing and supporting kinship and long-term carers, gathering
and reviewing relevant information, and using professional
judgement to make informed recommendations about suitable care
arrangements.
This is a single vacancy offered under a dual
classification, meaning it may be filled by either a
qualified Senior Social Worker (AHP2) or Senior Professional
Officer (PO2), depending on the qualifications and suitability of
the successful applicant.
Essential Qualification:
- AHP (Allied Health Professional)
positions require applicants to hold
a Social Work qualification and be
eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of
Social Workers (AASW).
- PO (Professional Officer)
positions require relevant qualifications
in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human
Services, Health or other related fields.
In this role, you will:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments for kinship care and
guardianship arrangements.
- Deliver informed recommendations to support carers and
maintain effective communication and collaboration with all
relevant stakeholders.
- Support carers with guidance throughout the assessment
process to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and
young people in care.
- Provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people
and people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds.
- Identify risks to placement stability and collaborate with
carers and support services to strengthen placements and
address ongoing support needs.
About You:
- You have strong assessment and written communication
skills, with the ability to gather and document sensitive
information accurately.
- You have a robust understanding of child development and
South Australia’s child protection systems and processes..
- You are proficient in adapting to changing priorities, work
effectively in dynamic environments, and support others to
achieve team goals.
- You have experience in planning, developing and
implementing interventions aimed at meeting the needs of
clients, families and the organisation.
- You can apply culturally responsive child protection
practices when working with Aboriginal people and CALD
communities.
If you are ready to use your expertise to create safe, stable,
and positive outcomes for children and young people, apply now.
Salary and Benefits:
AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 per annum
+ 12% superannuation
- Additional 4% Child Protection Allowance.
- Professional Development Allowance, entitlement to claim
reimbursement of eligible professional development
expenses.
- Qualification Allowance (may apply if you hold an
additional qualification relevant to the role).
PO2: $91,565 - $106,074 per annum + 12%
superannuation
- Additional Child Protection Allowance.
Why You’ll Love It Here – Perks That
Matter:
- 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:
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: Nicole Cakebread - Supervisor,
LTG (Specified Persons) Assessment Team
Ph: 0408 365 176 Email:
nicole.cakebread@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: 15/06/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:-
Role Description - Senior Case Manager, Kinship Assessment Team & Long Term Guardianship - PO2.pdf
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Role Description - Senior Social Worker, Kinship Assessment Team & Long Term Guardianship - 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.
Senior Social Worker / Senior Case Manager - Kinship Assessment & Long-Term Guardianship
