We are seeking experienced
Senior Social Workers
or
Senior Professional Officers
to join our
Kinship Care
teams. Full-time temporary vacancies are available across our
Hindmarsh
and
Inner South
(St Marys) offices, where you will play a key role in strengthening kinship care and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Drawing on your expertise, you will provide specialist support and guidance, mentor colleagues, influence best practice and help deliver positive, lasting outcomes for children, families and communities.
These vacancies may be filled by either a qualified Social Worker (AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO2), depending on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.
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.
Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have 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 Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).
In this role, you will:
Lead culturally safe, best-practice support for kinship carers, helping improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people
Mentor Kinship Care Workers through expert guidance, coaching and professional practice leadership
Drive meaningful service improvements by shaping policies, practices and innovative approaches to kinship care
Collaborate with carers, Care Teams and key stakeholders to strengthen kinship placements and build lasting,



positive partnerships
Improve service quality by influencing practice, supporting reform initiatives and contributing to better outcomes for children and families.
About you:
You build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and thrive in collaborative environments
You understand the importance of culturally safe, trauma-informed practice
You communicate with confidence, adapting your approach to engage and influence a wide range of people
You enjoy mentoring and developing others, facilitating reflective practice and helping teams grow their capability
You think critically, navigate complexity with confidence and deliver practical, child-focused solutions.
Salary:
AHP2: $94,997 – $110,052 p.a. + 12% super
+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 p.a. + 12% super
+additional child protection allowance.
What's in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:
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 and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
See our full list of perks.

📌 Kinship Care Practitioner (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide