Department of Human Services
Job reference:******
Location:**** - CAVAN
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneHere 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
Community and Aboriginal Partnerships
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to
build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and
services to children, young people and families, including those
involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal
communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness.
The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap
commitments.
Role Highlights
Client-focused role
Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for
children and families
Work with a bunch of passionate colleagues
Role Details
Role purpose: The KIND (Kinship, Improving Relationships, No
Violence, Developing Skills) Mentor is a role within Youth Justice
and Inclusion Support and is accountable to the Senior Family
Violence Therapist for:
• delivering individualised, one-on-one mentoring support to young
people who use violence in family and/or intimate partner
relationships and who are engaged in the KIND therapeutic program
through weekly outreach engagement




• reinforcing skills and knowledge developed in the KIND
therapeutic program by promoting positive behaviour and providing
pro-social role modelling
• collaborating with KIND Family Violence Clinicians to support
engagement with therapeutic interventions
• supporting young people at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre to
develop post-release goals and strategies to maintain engagement
during their time in custody.
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).
The KIND mentor is a role working with young people who use
violence in their family and/or intimate partner relationships.
Working closely with KIND Family Violence Clinicians it is expected
mentors have experience working with complex youth, experience
working one to one with young people.
A Certificate IV in Youth
Work and/or Community Services is also desirable.
Classification
OPS4 - Operational Services Stream
Salary Range
$83,550-$87,479
Duration
Term up to four (4) years
Enquiries to
Kate Melvin
Phone: ******
Email: ******** ***




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
******** 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 adaptable 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.
Applications close:17/07/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- Role Description - KIND Mentor - HSO4.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.

📌 Kind Mentor (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide