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

Our Youth Justice and Inclusion Support team provides custodial and community-based care, supervision and support for young people aged between 10-18 years who are subject to police or court mandates. Through targeted programs and service development, they help with rehabilitation, desistance from offending and reconnection with community. They also support young people and adults who may be at risk of harming themselves or others due to radical or extremist views and provide an early-intervention African Communities Response to youth who are from African diaspora and at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

Role Details

The Practitioner, Inclusion Support Program is accountable to the Clinical Supervisor, Inclusion Support Program for contributing to the ongoing development and provision of assessment tools and services for the Inclusion Support Program, delivering holistic assessment of people with high and complex needs linked to radicalisation, violent extremism, and other extreme behaviours.

Providing high level consultancy, advice, and reporting on individuals with exceptional needs and other populations with complex and unmet needs requiring support,



facilitating and supporting the development and implementation of appropriate community-based support responses to clients of the Inclusion Support Program and Providing high-level research to contribute toward the development of frameworks and policy related to Countering Violent Extremism Intervention.

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

AHP2: Incumbent should hold a degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for (full) membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist.

PO2: Incumbent should hold an appropriate tertiary qualification (degree) in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related fields.

Additional Information

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills,



experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers

Enquiries to:

Olivia Femia
Phone: 08 7320 6***
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 setting for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

📌 Practitioner Inclusion Support Program (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide