Role Status: Multiple full-time term vacancies available Remuneration AHP1/PO1 ($67,466 - $82,359 p.a. + 11% Super) AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 p.a. + 11% Super) PO2 ($86,950 - $96,223 p.a. + 11% Super) Role Details Are you an experienced Allied Health Professional or Graduate looking to take the challenge and/or next step in your career? The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Social Worker/ Senior Social Worker or Case Manager/Senior Case Manager , as well as two Social Workers or Case Managers to join the Port Lincoln office on a full-time term basis. In this role you will work within a team to respond to the needs of children and their families by undertaking high quality case management in accordance with statutory guidelines. This is a unique opportunity to assist families by working in partnership with them to support the safe return of their children to their care and to work directly with children in care to assure their development, stability and security at all times. About You We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has the ability to understand factors that contribute to child abuse within the context of child development, parenting, family and environmental factors and confidently apply this understanding to your work and the decisions you make. You need to be a good communicator and have the ability to develop strong networks with key professionals and families. You will also have the ability to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. About the Business 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. The Region Port Lincoln is located 647 km from Adelaide and takes approximately 7 hours to drive. Port Lincoln is situated on Boston Bay, one of the largest protected natural harbours in the world three times the size of Sydney Harbour. The Port Lincoln office is situated on the township foreshore within the metro precinct and employs approximately 20 people. As a member of this team you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Lincoln Community. As a member of this team, you will also work with and develop strong partnerships with other internal and external partners, many of which will be located within the community. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with DCP in Port Lincoln. Special Conditions: Essential AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. PO: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field. 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). To be appointed directly to the AHP2 level, successful candidates must demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform any standard professional task within the discipline. Candidates will have also attained greater specialised knowledge within the discipline, which enables them to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills. To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the 'apply' button. Enquiries: Claire Dobby, Manager on 0436 687 781 or email: ****** Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal. Applications Close: 07 May 2024 at 11:00pm
