Aboriginal Child & Youth Worker (multiple vacancies)Classification: RCW3Salary Range: $71,589-$77,075 + shift penaltiesLocation: Adelaide Metro, Whyalla, Limestone Coast, Port Augusta, Port Pirie
This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, ****.
Role Highlights• Get paid to study a nationally recognised Cert IV and on-the-job training• Real impact.
Real connections.
Make a lasting difference to young lives• Recruitment Pool vacancy: multiple positions available.
Flexible start dates.
Role DetailsMultiple roles available – ongoing recruitmentPay: $71,589 - $77,075 per year + 12% superShift penalties can increase your pay by up to $15,000 per year
Help our kids grow up strong, safe and proud
This role is about looking after our kids and helping them stay connected to culture, community and identity.
If you care about young people, have strong community values, and want to make a real difference, this job is for you.
You don't need qualifications to start.
If you bring lived experience, cultural knowledge and a willingness to learn, you'll be supported every step of the way.
What you'll be doingAs a Child & Youth Worker, you'll work with children and young people in residential care and:• Be a trusted adult they can rely on• Create safe spaces for yarns, learning and healing• Support daily life — meals, school, sport and community activities•Share culture, stories and connection to Country• Provide calm, trauma-aware support during tough moments• Help young people build confidence, independence and pride• Support non-Aboriginal staff to work in culturally safe ways.
Why mob choose this roleWe know people stay in roles where they feel supported, respected and valued.
You'll get:• Purposeful work:



Make a real difference for Aboriginal children and young people• Paid training: Earn while you complete a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention• Job security: Ongoing roles with steady income• Work–life balance: Up to 5 weeks annual leave (full-time), 12% super and penalty rates• Strong cultural support: Cultural mentors, peer networks and culturally safe counselling for you and your family• Career pathways: Opportunities to grow into senior, specialist or leadership roles• Health support: free flu vaccinations• Wellbeing benefits: Access to over 1,700 gyms and pools through Fitness Passport (family included).
This role could suit if you:• Care about kids and community• Can stay calm when things get tough• Build trust easily with young people• Share culture and life experience in a positive way• Are willing to learn and grow on the job• Are comfortable with shift work.
No formal qualifications needed to apply.
What you'll need:• SA Driver's Licence (P2 or above)• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)• Ability to complete a paid 8-week induction• Availability for rotating shifts (AM, PM, nights, weekends and public holidays).
? Night-shift only roles available (full time, part-time or casual).
Experience that's helpful (but not required):• Youth or community work• Mentoring or coaching• Education support• Disability or aged care• Cultural or community leadership roles.
• Your life experience matters most.
The Department for Child Protection supports children and families across South Australia to be safe, strong and connected and is committed to growing an Aboriginal workforce and creating culturally safe workplaces.
Ready to apply?
If you've ever thought "I want to give back" or "I want to help our kids", this is your chance.
? Apply online through our Career Portal at bit.ly/DCP-Career-Portal and take the first step.

📌 Aboriginal Child & Youth Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Child Protection, South Australia
📍 Adelaide