Department of Human Services Job reference: ****** Location: **** - NOARLUNGA CENTRE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life.
With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business Safer Family Services Our Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care.
They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.
Role Highlights Access excellent learning and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements available Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people Role Details Safe Start is a program that provides coordinated, targeted and culturally appropriate earlier intervention for infants 0-24 months and their families to improve their safety, health, development and education outcomes where risk factors exist.
Safe Start delivers an improved collaborative and co-ordinated response of services and programs to meet the needs of families whose children are at risk.
The Clinician is responsible to the Supervisor, for provision of a range of interventions for vulnerable infants and parents.
The Clinician,



Safe Start works collaboratively with midwives and other health professionals to provide case management to assist families form relationships with service providers that will assist them to achieve their personal goals.
The Clinician provides high-quality services to eligible women, fathers and their families where significant indicators of family and infant vulnerability have been identified.
The role contributes to the development and implementation of a service of best practice, delivering an effective and efficient client focused service that will meet the needs of clients.
The role also contributes to the maintenance of data and record management to improve service delivery, develops skills and expertise in a specialised area and supports and actively participates in a positive culture and safe work environment.
Special Conditions National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Essential Qualifications Incumbent should hold an appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or 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 Human Services.




Incumbent should hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Registration must be obtained prior to commencement in the role.
Classification AHP2 - Allied Health Professional Salary Range $94,997-$110,052 Duration Term up to four (4) months Enquiries to Candice Jones Phone: ************ Email: ****** Diversity and Inclusion DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at ****** and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Applications close: 30/09/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Role Description - Clinician - AHP2.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Clinician (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide