Restorative Engagement Worker

Description:

Role Highlights

• Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
• Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
• Support young people to strengthen their engagement in community

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.

About the Business

Our Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships team coordinates activities that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients, their families and communities. This includes informing DHS policy and practice, supporting staff who are Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal who work in Aboriginal-focused programs, and providing direct supports to Aboriginal young people and their families in partnership with community.

Role Details

The Restorative Engagement Worker is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Team Leader, MAYFS for:
• Providing case management to Aboriginal young people and their families, assessing and responding to the individual and complex needs of Aboriginal young people and facilitating positive experiences for young people with parents, family members, significant others and the community.
• Engaging with Aboriginal young people and their families to work together to address issues affecting their at-risk behaviours and assist Aboriginal young people to access relevant government and non-government services for better life outcomes.
• Supporting MAYFS partnerships with the local community to identify issues contributing to offending by Aboriginal young people and developing diversionary local responses, particularly in high-risk locations.

Special Conditions

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).

Role Status: Term up to 26/06/2026

Salary Range: $67,589-$72,033 (OPS3)

Location: Elizabeth South

Enquiries: Amy Pumpa, 0466 585 325 Email: amy.pumpa2@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.

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.

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.