Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 863827
Location: 5723 - COOBER PEDY
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancyavailable until 30 June 2027
Remuneration: AHP1 ($73,710 - $89,981) / PO1($73,533 - $89,764) plus 12% superannuation

Venture to the “Opal Capital of the World,” as a SocialWorker (Allied Health Professional) or CaseManager (Professional Officer), working acrossCoober Pedy and the APY Lands.Following a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) roster of 8 days on, 6 days off,you will execute high-quality case management services that respondto the needs of children and their families.

This cooperative role provides tangible results for the localAboriginal communities it serves, as you liaise with an array oflinguistically and culturally diverse people. Immerse yourself inthis valuable opportunity that is defined by your expertise,initiative and cultural understandings.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dualclassification. The successful applicant will be appointedat the appropriate classification level based on theirqualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

- AHP (Allied Health Professional) positionsrequire applicants to hold a Social Workqualification and be eligible for full membership with theAustralian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- PO (Qualified Officer) positionsrequire relevant qualifications in Community Services,Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or otherrelated fields.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderdescent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do nothave the essential qualification, may apply for and beengaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitledto apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring aqualification in Social Work within the Department for ChildProtection (DCP).

In this role, you will:





- Accurately assess and review notifications of child abuseand outcomes of investigations
- Oversee the protection of children and young people throughsound case management and inclusive practice
- Understand the nuances of child development and parentingcapacity to fulfill the needs and interests of children andyoung people
- Implement DCP’s Practice Approach to inform culturallyinclusive practice
- Produce informative written and verbal reports to capturereliable data and evidence-based reporting processes.

About you:

- You possess comprehensive knowledge of child developmentalstages and cultural awareness to understand the complex needsof a child
- You can effectively respond to safety and wellbeing risksof children and young people
- You have high-level written and verbal communication skillsto create clear and concise reports
- You are an excellent team collaborator, who thrives onpromoting a safe and cohesive work environment
- You can work under professional direction to manage complexissues and workloads.

AHP1: $73,710 – $89,981 p.a. + 12%super

+ Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additionalqualification relevant to the role.

PO1: $73,533 – $89,764 p.a. + 12%super

+ Additional Child Protection Allowance.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits ThatMatter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

- A collaborative team environment, working alongside peoplewho are committed to best practice and making a meaningfulimpact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to helpyou balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time tosupport you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements andopen doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a rangeof pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus accessto more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools acrossAustralia through our Fitness Passport program for you

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