This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, ****.
Join our Adelaide office as an Aboriginal Clinical Lead, bringing your cultural knowledge, experience and commitment to influencing practice and service delivery.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will apply your expertise and practice leadership to embed Aboriginal perspectives across Residential Care.
Through specialist advice, consultation and partnership development, you will support service improvement, build workforce capability and help shape systems that better respond to the needs of Aboriginal families and communities.
In this role, you will:
Provide advice on Aboriginal practice, complex cases and emerging issues impacting service delivery
Lead cultural and practice oversight to enhance cultural capability across Residential Care
Build workforce capability through consultation, supervision, training and the development of practice resources
Strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal communities, government and non-government organisations
Contribute to strategic initiatives and policies that embed Aboriginal perspectives and strengthen Reconciliation commitments.
About you:
You bring experience working alongside Aboriginal communities and building strong, respectful partnerships
You have a deep understanding of the impacts of colonisation and intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal communities
You have experience in child protection, social work or related practice supporting children, young people and families




You use your knowledge and influence to strengthen culturally informed practice and improve outcomes
You are skilled at building relationships, sharing expertise and supporting positive change across services.
Essential Qualification:
A degree level qualification in Social Work 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 for Child Protection (DCP).
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 advantages
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.
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📌 Aboriginal Clinical Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide