Full time temporary vacancy available until 1 October 2027
Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to use your initiative
Join a team working to support positive outcomes for children and young people.
Our Port Lincoln office is looking for a Support Worker to join their team and help strengthen connections for children and young people, while providing practical support to help families access the services they need.
Joining the Department for Child Protection as a Support Worker offers you the opportunity to make a difference, working collaboratively with Social Workers and other key stakeholders to support the local community. Visit our website to find out more about working with us in regional South Australia.
In this role, you will:
- Respond sensitively to client needs and connect them with appropriate services
- Assist with access supervision and family care plans
- Support families to engage with relevant community organisations
- Facilitate activities that support children and young people to build healthy identities
- Coordinate office systems, facilities and fleet requirements.
About you:
You build positive relationships and communicate with care, bringing a collaborative approach to your work with colleagues, families and community services. You’ll be someone who listens, responds thoughtfully and takes pride in providing a quality service.
Working with children and young people can bring complex and challenging situations. You’ll bring a calm and respectful approach, with an understanding of the importance of culturally aware practice and creating a safe environment.
Your knowledge of child development and positive parenting approaches will support you in working with families. You’ll use sound judgement to understand situations, find practical solutions and respond to what is needed.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
- You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive.
What’sin it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP,these are just some of the benefitsyou’llenjoy:
- A collaborative team environment,workingalongside 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 –additionalpaid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and opendoors to development across DCP
- SalaryPackaging – 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, fitnesscentresand pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support -confidentialEmployee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
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.
Contact Us
Enquiries to Kara Williamson - Senior Manager (08) 8688 3344
[email protected]
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.
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📌 SUPPORT WORKER (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Child Protection
📍 Port Lincoln