Our
Hindmarsh
office is seeking an experienced
Social Worker
(AHP3) or
Professional Officer
(PO3) to join the team as a
Supervisor
. You will enact suitable supervisory measures to ensure exemplary social work and case management practices and standards are upheld. Supporting the ongoing improvement of service delivery will play a pivotal component in strengthening care outcomes for clientele. Seize this vital leadership opportunity, as you elevate your mentorship capabilities and further your DCP career ambitions.
This is a
single vacancy offered under a dual classification
, meaning it may be filled by either an experienced, qualified Social Worker (AHP3) or Professional Officer (PO3) depending on the qualification and suitability of the successful applicant.
Essential Qualifications:
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 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:
Integrate culturally appropriate intervention methods and frameworks to uphold high-level care practices
Manage the development of services that will positively affect diverse clientele
Provide effective leadership that guides staff through complex conflict resolution scenarios
Establish robust partnerships and consult with relevant stakeholders to fulfill business needs
Generate high-level written documentation to maintain accurate reporting processes.
About you:
You can confidently lead a dedicated team to fulfill organisational goals and advance their workplace competencies
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills when formulating reports
You can enact suitable conflict resolution strategies to handle complex issues
You have phenomenal written and verbal communication skills when providing professional advice to stakeholders
You promote a safe and inclusive work environment for optimal staff development.
Salary:
AHP3: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+regional financial incentive
+Career development Allowance - entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
PO3: $111,870 - $119,994 p.a. + 12% super
+additional child protection allowance.

📌 Eoi - Supervisor (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide