EOI - SOCIAL WORKER / CHILD PROTECTION WORKER
Reference 1V******
DCP Employees Only
Division: Department for Child Protection
Location: Adelaide CBD
Salary Range: $73,710 - $89,981/$73,533 - $89,764
Classification: AHP1/PO1
Engagement Type: Term
Closing Date: 19 Oct *******:00 PM
Role Highlights
Full time temporary vacancy available until 9 April ****
Strengthen placement referral practices to enhance care outcomes
Child Protection Allowance in addition to annual salary.
As a
Social Worker
(Allied Health Professional) or
Child Protection Worker
(Professional Officer), you will perform professional assessments of placement requests to optimise care experiences for children and young people.
Operating within the Placement Services team in
Adelaide
, this role enables you to exercise accurate placement referrals that positions the needs of vulnerable youth at the forefront of service delivery.
Your knowledge of social work and child protection practices will guide care outcomes that fortify the security, stability and development of clientele.
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:
Respond to notifications of placement requests to ensure information accurately adheres to departmental policies
Refer placement requests to the appropriate government and non-government partners in a timely manner
Provide dedicated assistance in placement request referral processes to guarantee excellent quality assurance
Implement valuable guidance from senior stakeholders to better understand the needs of children and young people
Assess existing work practices to identify areas of improvement through evidence-based solutions.
About you:
You can competently undertake assessments, interventions and suitable referrals to safeguard the security of children and young people




You have sound social work and child protection knowledge to provide practical advice on placement matters
You are proficient in social work legislative frameworks and policies surrounding child developmental stages and trauma theories
You propose effective solutions to internal problems and initiate constructive feedback to further organisational goals
You can act impartially to mediate conflict through positive reinforcement.
AHP1: $73,710 – $89,981 p.a. + 12% super
+4% Child Protection Allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
PO1: $73,533 – $89,764 p.a. + 12% super
+Additional Child Protection Allowance.
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 Sandra Loprete - Transition From Care Supervisor ************ ******
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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📌 Eoi - Social Worker / Child Protection Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Child Protection
📍 Adelaide