Department for Child Protection
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ST MARYS
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Role Status:
Multiple full-time vacancies
available until 13 August ****
Remuneration: AHP2
($94,997 - $110,052) /
PO2
($94,769 - $109,787) + 12% super
Support stronger practice by guiding others and sharing
your expertise to influence practice.
Our
Inner South
office has multiple
opportunities for
Senior Social
Workers
or
Senior Professional
Officers
to join the team as
Senior
Practitioners.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in
strengthening capability by providing expert advice, promoting
reflective practice and helping Social Workers and Case Managers
deliver high-quality outcomes.
You will contribute to a culture of
continuous learning and improvement while encouraging professional
development across the office.
These vacancies can be filled by either a qualified Social
Worker (AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO2), depending on relevant
qualifications and experience.
Essential Qualification:
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 (Skilled Officer)
positions
require relevant qualifications
in
Community Services, 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).
In this role, you will:
Provide expert advice and consultation to support effective
case management
Mentor, coach and encourage staff to strengthen
professional capability and confidence
Promote high-quality assessment, critical thinking and




sound decision-making
Share knowledge, facilitate learning and contribute to a
culture of reflective practice
Support the ongoing development of practice, service
delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you:
You are an experienced practitioner who values
collaboration and building positive working relationships
You provide clear, practical guidance that supports quality
practice and informed decision-making
You confidently apply legislation, policy and practice
frameworks in complex situations
You enjoy coaching and developing others, helping them
build confidence and capability
You bring solid analytical skills, sound professional
judgement and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes.
Salary:
AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. + 12%
super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance and the entitlement to
claim reimbursement of eligible professional development
expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold
an additional qualification relevant to the
role.
PO2: $94,769 - $109,787 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.
About 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.
Special Conditions:
You must have a current Working
With Children Check
You must have a current Australian driver's
licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive.
For a successful application you will need to respond to all
points listed under the
your
capabilities
section of the attached role
description.
Please also note any
special
conditions
that may be listed.
Want to know more?
Contact
Precious Mbangani - Supervisor
for
a confidential discussion
Via tel: ************** or email: ******.
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.
To apply for this role, please click on the
apply
button to be redirected to the DCP Career
Portal.
Applications close:
23/08/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Practitioner - AHP2 -PO2.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.

📌 Senior Practitioner (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 South Australia