Department for Child Protection
Job reference: ******
Location: **** - KESWICK
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Full-time temporary vacancy
available until 22 June ****
Remuneration: AHP2 ($94,997 -
$110,052) / PO2 ($94,769 - $109,787) + 12%
super
The Department for Child
Protection (DCP) is seeking a Senior
Social Worker or Senior Professional
Officer to work in
our Keswick office, as
a Senior Disability
Consultant.
Reporting to the Lead Disability
Consultant, you will support DCP case workers to identify children
and young people with disability and provide professional guidance
in navigating the National Disability Insurance Agency.
This role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist
disability expertise in a role that combines meaningful case
consultation with broader service improvement.
You will help build
the capability of DCP staff, contribute to policy and service
development and drive culturally responsive, inclusive practice
that strengthens disability-informed decision-making across the
department.
Essential Qualification:
For the AHP stream - an appropriate
degree or equivalent qualification in
either Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech
Pathology or Developmental
Education which entitles registration or
membership with the relevant board or association
For the PO stream - an appropriate
degree qualification in Community Services, Social
Sciences, Human Services, Health or related
field.
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:
Provide specialist guidance to case workers to support
children and young people with disability or a developmental
delay
Facilitate collaboration to improve access to appropriate
services and supports




Build capability across the department through mentoring,
training and consultation
Apply current disability knowledge to inform practice,
decision-making and service delivery
Contribute to service improvement initiatives that promote
inclusive, culturally responsive practice.
About you:
You bring extensive experience supporting children and
young people with disability and diverse developmental
needs
You apply specialist disability knowledge and understand
relevant policies, procedures and practice standards
You provide trusted advice to colleagues, building
capability and strengthening disability-informed practice
You use strong communication and problem-solving skills to
respond to complex needs and achieve positive outcomes
You champion culturally responsive, person-centred
practice.
If you're driven by helping others to build confidence in
supporting children and young people with disability, we welcome
your application.
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: $94,769 – $109,787 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 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, robust 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.
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 Victoria Coombe - Manager, Regional
Disability Team for a confidential discussion
Via tel: ******** *** or email: ******.
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: 05/08/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Disability Consultant - AHP2-PO2.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.

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