Bring your experience to a role where you can mentor others and make a difference for children and young people.
Join our
Residential Care
team as a
Senior Child and Youth Worker, Operations and Compliance
, where you will provide guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Based in
Keswick
, this role will see you work across a variety of settings, providing coaching and practical support to strengthen practice standards and build the capability of Child and Youth Workers.
If you're driven by developing others and promoting continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to support positive outcomes through effective team practice.
In this role, you will:
Support Child and Youth Workers to build capability and confidence
Promote trauma-informed and culturally safe practice across Residential Care
Lead staff induction, learning and reflective practice to drive continuous improvement
Provide guidance through complex situations, including critical incidents and care concerns
Work collaboratively to provide operational guidance, maintain compliance and strengthen service delivery.
About you:
You have experience mentoring and supporting new staff while promoting inclusive practice
You communicate effectively and build trusted relationships with diverse groups
You promote culturally safe practice and understand the importance of culture and identity
You work independently to achieve team priorities and deliver quality outcomes




You have experience supporting children and young people with complex needs and developing appropriate programs.
Essential Qualifications:
Willingness to complete the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Intervention within 12 months of commencing employment
Current HLTAID004 – Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education Care Setting Certificate
Satisfactory psychological suitability assessment to work with children and young people
Current South Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and willingness to drive as required.
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 advantages.

📌 Senior Child And Youth Worker - Operations And Compliance (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 South Australia