Department for Child Protection
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Role Status:
Multiple full-time temporary
vacancies available until 25 June ****
Remuneration: AHP2
($94,997 - $110,052) /
PO2
($94,769 - $109,787) +12% super
Our
Out of Home Care
directorate has
multiple opportunities available for
Senior Social
Workers
or
Senior Professional
Officers
to work as
Senior Approval and
Review Officers.
Based in the
Adelaide
CBD,
you will play a key role in strengthening the quality
of carer approval and review processes.
This is an opportunity to be part of work that helps create safe
and stable care arrangements and better experiences for children
and young people.
You will contribute to decisions that shape their
care journey and the support they receive.
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 (Professional 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
possess the essential qualification, may apply for and be
engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker.
They will also be
entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles
requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for
Child Protection (DCP).
You will be responsible for:
Assessing carer applications and applying professional
judgement to make informed approval recommendations
Monitoring carer approvals and working with agencies to
support timely reviews and evaluations
Analysing information from multiple sources to inform




decisions about carer suitability
Maintaining quality standards across carer assessment,
approval and review processes
Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders
while promoting culturally responsive practice.
About you:
You apply sound judgement to evaluate information, assess
risk and provide recommendations that support quality carer
approvals
You have experience preparing clear assessments, reports
and briefings to support sound decision-making
You can interpret complex information and communicate
recommendations with a range of stakeholders
You identify opportunities to improve processes and
strengthen carer approval and review practices
You apply culturally responsive approaches and promote
safe, inclusive services for culturally diverse
communities.
If you're driven by improving outcomes for children and young
people in care and helping ensure they receive the support they
need, we encourage you to apply.
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:
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
Craig Rainsford – 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 Approval and Review Officer - AHP2-PO2.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Senior Approval And Review Officer (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 South Australia