Job Reference:

3D9CE79F

Eligibility:

External Vacancy – Open to Everyone

Division:

Child and Family Support

Location:

Walkley Heights

Salary Range:

94,997-110,052

Classification:

AHP2

Engagement Type:

Term Contract

Closing Date:

01 Aug 2026

Role Highlights

- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
- Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
- Flexible working arrangements available

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

The Senior Practitioner plays a pivotal role in safeguarding vulnerable children by empowering practitioners to deliver effective, evidence-informed support to families facing complex challenges.

The Senior Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services and is accountable to the Supervisor for:
• providing high level practice reflection and case work advice to Practitioners working with families and children (pre-birth to 18 years of age), from culturally diverse backgrounds who are at high risk of entering the child protection system
• to support Practitioners to develop effective, child focussed service responses that strengthen the safety of vulnerable children and their families




• contributing to case work and group work by supporting Practitioners to identify risks, conduct comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments and develop strategies to assertively engage vulnerable children and their families
• building strong relationships with key stakeholders which create collaborative service opportunities for children and families in crisis or at risk of entering the child protection system.

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
Duration: Term up to twelve (12) months.

Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should hold an appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Skilled roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department of Human Services.

Attachments:

Role Description - Senior Practitioner - AHP2.pdf

Contact Us

Enquiries to Rachel Stevenson

0467 327 ***

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 **************@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

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.

Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide

Screening Checks

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

📌 SENIOR PRACTITIONER INTENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide