Job Reference:

7R1663F0

Eligibility:

External Vacancy – Open to Everyone

Division:

Child & Family Support

Location:

Walkley Heights

Salary Range:

91,565-106,074

Classification:

PO2

Engagement Type:

Term Contract

Closing Date:

17 Oct 2026

Role Highlights

- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver contemporary 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

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 Details

The Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services and is accountable to the Supervisor for:

• assertively engaging families and children from pre-birth to 18 years old and their families who are at high risk of entering the child protection system through the provision of risk and needs assessment, case planning, support, and intervention

• providing high level case practice and case management and working collaboratively with children (pre- birth to 18 years of age) and their parents and/or care givers through the provision of high quality and effective service delivery that strengthens and supports the safety, healthy development and wellbeing of children. develop effective service responses that strengthen the safety of vulnerable children and their families

• identifying risks,



conducting specialised psychosocial assessments and assertively engaging vulnerable children their families at high risk of entering the child protection system, through the provision of assessment, case planning, support and focussed interventions

• developing strong working partnerships with both government and non-government support services to effectively link children and their families to relevant services.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations
Duration: Term up to nine (9) months.

Essential Qualifications

PO2: Incumbent should hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in community services, sociology, criminology, social sciences, human services, health or a related field.
AHP2: 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. Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold 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 of Human Services.

Attachments:

Role Description - Practitioner - AHP2.pdf
Role Description - Practitioner -PO2.pdf

Contact Us

Enquiries to Rebecca Coe

0429 154 ***

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 **************@sa.gov.au 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.

Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide

Screening Checks

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

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