Provide critical care placements that strengthen practice outcomes
Child Protection Allowance in addition to annual salary.
Our metropolitan
Adelaide
team is seeking a
Residential Care Placement Manager
to exercise high-level, clinical placement assessments that effectively secure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
This newly established role will shape care outcomes for clientele through your professional guidance and application of relevant child protection frameworks.
Your sound leadership capabilities and informed decision-making will support the development of Residential Care and the youth it safeguards.
This is a
single vacancy offered under a dual classification
.
The successful applicant will be appointed at the appropriate classification level based on their qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
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:
Oversee placement decisions for young people entering Residential Care




Employ a trauma-informed lens and therapeutic model of care to better understand the needs of children and young people
Liaise with key stakeholders concerning projects and consultations that optimise care outcomes for clientele
Improve strategic leadership and business planning across the organisation to uphold ethical standards
Ensure clinical matching criteria is relevant, timely and high-quality to inform residential care placements.
About you:
You possess an exemplary understanding of ethically sound, trauma-informed practice
You have extensive experience in a residential care workplace to enact appropriate clinical assessments
You apply relevant cultural and ethical frameworks to provide suitable placements for children and young people
You recognise the nuances of the issues and systems affecting clientele and promote valuable consultation services
You are a phenomenal verbal and written communicator, specifically when mediating and negotiating complex scenarios.
Salary:
AHP4: $123,048 – $133,957 p.a. + 12% super
+4% Child Protection Allowance
+Professional 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.
PO4: $122,752 – $133,635 p.a. + 12% super
+Additional child protection allowance
Why You'll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP,



these are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:
A collaborative team workplace, 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 benefits
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.
You must have a current Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.
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 Laura Kelly - Director, Residential Care ************ ******
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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📌 Residential Care Placement Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Child Protection
📍 Adelaide