Our Limestone Coast office is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the team as a Supervisor. You will provide leadership, coaching and professional guidance to support effective social work practice and ensure services are responsive to the needs of children and young people.

This is an opportunity for a motivated leader to develop staff, promote skilled excellence and support continuous improvement. You’ll guide the delivery of culturally responsive services and build connections with local communities. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with us in regional South Australia.

You will be responsible for:

- Supporting staff development and promoting culturally responsive practice
- Encouraging professional growth and knowledge sharing across the team
- Overseeing the delivery of inclusive and accessible services
- Contributing to strategic planning and effective resource management
- Building partnerships with other agencies and community groups to respond to identified needs.

About you:

- You have experience leading and developing staff through supervision, training and performance feedback
- You promote culturally responsive practice and create an inclusive team workplace where staff feel supported to learn and grow
- You use sound judgement and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities, resolve conflict and keep work on track
- You communicate clearly and build productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- You are committed to reflective practice, staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualification:





- A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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).

Salary and Benefits:
AHP3: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+regional financial incentive
+Professional Development Allowance and the entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

- A collaborative team environment, 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.

See our full list of benefits.

📌 SUPERVISOR - SOCIAL WORKER (Mount Gambier)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Mount Gambier