Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 30 October 2026
Remuneration: CPW2 ($64,170 - $67,154) plus 12% superannuation

Role Details:

Join the team in our Hindmarsh office as an Access Worker where you will support access visits for children and young people with their parents and carers. You will record these interactions to ensure effective advice is delivered to office teams and other suitable professionals. This rewarding position will offer variety in your workplace duties and will equip you with practical experience in stakeholder engagement. Success in this role will create profound memories for your clientele by safeguarding their health and wellbeing.

In this role, you will:

- Arrange and coordinate access visits between children, young people, parents and carers

- Oversee the safety of children during travel and meeting arrangements

- Monitor and respond to negative behaviour by enacting conflict-resolution strategies

- Record incidents, hazards and injuries to promote accurate reporting processes.

About you:

- You possess high emotional intelligence when facilitating a positive environment for children to thrive

- You will exercise precise judgment in understanding the issues that affect vulnerable young people

- You have exemplary written and verbal communication skills

- You can enact cultural and ethical understandings to create an inclusive workplace environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits 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 perks

- 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 benefits.

About DCP

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

- You must have a current Working With Children Check

- You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Want to know more?

Contact Nadia Sherwood – Business Manager for a confidential discussion

Via tel: (08) 8406 27***or email: **************@sa.gov.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 15 July 2026, 11:00 PM

📌 Access Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide