Department of Human Services
Job reference: 854187
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Community and Aboriginal Partnerships

Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.

Role Highlights

- Take lead in monitoring, promoting and developing a high standard of practice
- Fostering positive relationships through consultation, advice and support to staff
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

Role Details

The Supervisor is a role within Community Youth Justice and is accountable to the Manager, Practice and Service Delivery for:
• participating in the management of the team to ensure effective service delivery
• providing supervision, professional support and development to staff




• achieving a high quality and intensive service to children and young people that aims to reduce re-offending and promotes positive community interactions and behaviours
• contributing to professional service development, professional conduct standards and departmental polices in line with legislative requirements.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification 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 Human Services.

Classification

AHP3 - Allied Health Professional

Salary Range

$112,139-$120,284

Duration

Term up to eleven (11) months

Enquiries to

Melissa Hanna
Phone: 0428 112 ***
Email: *************@sa.gov.au





Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Applications close: 25/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Youth Justice Supervisor Country - AHP3.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.

📌 Youth Justice Supervisor Country (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide