EOI - PRINCIPAL ABORIGINAL CONSULTANT - POOL

Reference 5K5A6C67

DCP Employees Only

Division: Department for Child Protection

Location: Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Coober Pedy and the APY Lands

Salary Range: $123,048 - $133,957

Classification: AHP4

Engagement Type: Term

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2027 11:00 PM

Role Highlights

Short-term backfill opportunities to broaden your experience through the Recruitment Pool process

Influence culturally responsive practice for Aboriginal children and families

Apply your skills in a different environment and explore a new professional opportunity.

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, 1984

We are seeking expressions of interest from existing DCP employees interested in applying their cultural knowledge and leadership in a regional setting.

As a Principal Aboriginal Consultant with the Far North Far West (FNFW) team, you will influence child protection practice and contribute to culturally responsive approaches that support Aboriginal children, young people and families. The FNFW team works alongside communities across Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Coober Pedy and the APY Lands.

These short-term backfill opportunities provide employees with the chance to broaden their skills, gain valuable experience and build their capability across different areas of the organisation.

In this role, you will:

- Support culturally responsive practice through the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle
- Provide cultural advice and consultation on practice matters and decision-making
- Share knowledge through coaching, mentoring and cooperative approaches




- Lead cultural practice initiatives that support learning and improvement
- Build relationships with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

About you:

- You bring leadership and expertise that strengthens practice for Aboriginal children, young people and families
- You use your knowledge of the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle to influence practice
- You provide advice and consultation to support quality child protection practice
- You promote learning through knowledge sharing, coaching and reflective practice
- You build solid relationships and work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and partners.

Why apply:

Aboriginal children, young people and families deserve child protection responses that recognise the importance of culture, connection and community. This opportunity allows you to bring your cultural knowledge and leadership to the FNFW team, helping influence practice and support approaches that are meaningful for Aboriginal families in regional communities.

Interested in this opportunity? Submit your expression of interest to join the Recruitment Pool and be considered when suitable opportunities arise, noting that vacancy lengths will vary.

- A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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).

Special Conditions

For the purpose of this advertisement and links provided, the term Aboriginal is used to refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within South Australia. This is not intended to exclude Torres Strait Islander people, or people that identify as being of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

- You must haveacurrent Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive.

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.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Greg Dart - Practice Leader

0437 132 029 [email protected]
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, protected, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

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.

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