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 *******:00 PM
Role Highlights
Short-term backfill opportunities to broaden your experience through the Recruitment Pool process
Make a meaningful impact through regional practice leadership
Apply your skills in a different setting and take on a professional challenge.
Join theFar North Far West(FNFW) team as aPractice Leaderand help shape high-quality child protection practice.
The FNFW team delivers critical services acrossCeduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Coober Pedyand theAPY Lands, working alongside regional communities to support children, young people and families.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will provide expert guidance that promotes continuous improvement and strengthens practice within DCP.
These short-term backfill opportunities are suited to employees seeking a developmental opportunity to broaden their experience across the organisation.
Key areas of contribution:
Providing practice leadership that supports high-quality, consistent service delivery
Building practitioner capability through coaching, mentoring and reflective learning
Supporting informed decision-making through expert advice and consultation on complex practice matters
Leading quality improvement initiatives that promote learning and continuous improvement
Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to strengthen child protection outcomes across DCP.
About you:
You are motivated to make a positive impact through practice leadership
You support others through coaching, mentoring and professional guidance
You promote a culture that encourages learning from experience and applying insights to practice




You provide trusted advice to support informed decision-making
You demonstrate cultural responsiveness and engage effectively with diverse communities.
Take the opportunity to share your knowledge and contribute to high-quality child protection practice in a regional setting.
We invite you to express your interest in this short-term Practice Leader opportunity, via our Recruitment Pool process, noting that vacancy lengths will vary.
A degree level qualification inSocial Workwhich 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 Skilled roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (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.
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.
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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🏢 Child Protection
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