Description:
Department of Human ServicesJob reference: 662235
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
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 Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.
Role Details
Safer Family Services (SFS) provides help and support to children and their families at risk of harm, neglect and family violence, by deliberately and strongly intervening to disrupt the patterns of intergenerational trauma, and increase the number of children able to be cared for safely in their homes, connected to culture and community.
This is particularly relevant for children and families with multiple and complex needs.
The Community Development Coordinator (CDC) is a role within Safer Family Services and is accountable to the Senior Community Development Coordinator for: • Developing effective partnerships with agencies and organisations for the successful coordination of family and community programs within the Children’s Centre and wider community that enhance parenting and community capacity with a focus on health, care, education, family support and wellbeing for families. • Applying knowledge and understanding of community strengths and needs to support children and families with high and complex needs to be safe, well and connected to community and culture. The CDC’s work in partnership with other agencies to facilitate a range of programs and services that include groups for parents and carers, parenting programs and community events and personal development to enhance skill development.
The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of an interagency approach, ensuring the work connected with Children's Centres contributes to capacity building of children, families and communities. • Contribute their knowledge of community development, the local community and strategies to increase families active participation in the centre and in the broader community.
The Children's Centre Program is a collaborative early childhood initiative that brings together care, education, health, community development activities and family services for families and young children.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations
Role Status: Term up to 01/05/2026
Salary Range: $85,790-$95,413 (ASO5)
Location: Port Augusta
Enquiries: Kendall Crabtree, 0417 313 067 Email: kendall.crabtree@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.
Applications close: 10/04/2025 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description - Community Development Coordinator - ASO5.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.