Case Worker

Description:

Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 17 April 2026
Remuneration: OPS4 ($76,561 - $80,256 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Case Worker to join the Port Lincoln Office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Investigating child protection matters, case management of children and their families, writing and actioning case plans and maintaining client files.
• Connecting clients to appropriate services and formal and informal community networks.
• Visiting children in alternative care and providing support and assistance as required.
• Facilitating opportunities for children under the Guardianship of the Minister to build healthy identities.
• Undertaking child and family support project work and other duties with cultural awareness and sensitivity.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in dealing with conflict situations, including managing complex and challenging behaviours of parents and children.

Drawing upon your demonstrated experience in providing high level advice and assistance to clients and staff will enhance your ability to maintain positive, collaborative and respectful working relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders.

You will have the passion and ability to initiate opportunities and identify innovative solutions to enhance child safety outcomes for families living in remote Aboriginal communities using your knowledge of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act (CYPS) Act , and Families and Communities Act .

If you are seeking a role that will allow you to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, then apply now.

About the Business

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.

What We Offer:

• Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia.
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.

Special Conditions

Essential: A current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Vanessa Sargent, Business Manager on 0427 027 867 or email: vanessa.sargent@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 LGBQTI+ 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.

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.