Join our Blair Athol office, where multiple opportunities are available for Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Professional Officers (PO) across Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Case Manager and Senior Case Manager roles.
In these roles, you will provide high-quality case management to strengthen the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people.
You will do this by working alongside families to assess needs, respond to risks and help create safer outcomes.
At Blair Athol, you will join a collaborative team with experienced leaders who value learning, professional growth and practice development.
Through strong relationships, quality supervision and ongoing support, you will have the opportunity to build your skills, confidence and capability while making a lasting impact for vulnerable children and young people.
These vacancies can be filled by either a qualified Social Worker (AHP1/AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO1/PO2), depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
Essential Qualifications:
AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions require applicants to hold a Social Work qualification and be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
PO (Professional Officer) positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Sociology, Criminology, Justice, Correctional Practice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or other related fields.
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).
You will be responsible for:
Using a solutions-based approach to case management
Conducting investigations in a child-centred manner, with a focus on safety and support
Assessing risk, protective factors and family capacity to support child safety and wellbeing
Supporting children in care and assisting families toward reunification where appropriate
Responding to notifications of abuse and reassessing matters as current information emerges.
About you:
AHP1 / PO1
You have a sound understanding of child development, risk and resilience
You can manage workloads, priorities and timeframes effectively
You build positive working relationships across teams and services
You apply culturally responsive practice when working with diverse families
You can assess needs and respond effectively to complex situations impacting children and families.
AHP2 / PO2
You use influence and negotiation to mediate conflict and achieve effective outcomes
You have demonstrated ability in providing written and verbal reports based on the analysis of evidence




You can develop staff capability and apply social work methods to support critical thinking and reflective practice.
Salary:
AHP1 ($73,710 - $89,981) / AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052) p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
AHP2 positions are also entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses through the Professional Development Allowance.
PO1 ($68,478 - $83,594) / PO2 ($91,565 - $106,074) 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.

📌 Social Worker / Senior Social Worker / Case Manager / Senior Case Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide