Department for Child Protection Job reference: 632205
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 03 January 2025 with a Possibility of Extension
Remuneration: AHP3 ($104,180 - $111,746 p.a. +11.5% Superannuation) / PO3 ($101,285 - $107,078 p.a. + 11.5% Superannuation)
Role Details The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Supervisor to join the Port Augusta office on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
Providing leadership, development and performance of a designated work team and management of social work/case management practice and standardsPromoting professional social work practice by enabling culturally inclusive and holistic intervention methodologies that achieve successful practice outcomesEnsuring that assessment frameworks and evidence-based research is used to develop and implement relevant, inclusive and accessible services to client groupsContributing to strategic leadership, business planning and review policies associated with work practices.About You We are looking for a motivated leader who will actively promote professional social work practice in their team and will develop and lead staff to achieve quality results.
A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing will allow you to develop and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders.
You will have proven experience in supervising a team, managing and prioritising workloads, conflict resolution and have the ability to lead culturally competent and diverse practice.
If you are looking for the opportunity to drive service reform and directly contribute to better outcomes, then apply now.
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.
What We Offer: Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South AustraliaEmployee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their familiesStrong commitment to learning and developmentPaid Parental and Partner LeaveFree annual flu vaccination for staffLeave loading and salary packaging opportunitiesAccess to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.The Region Port Augusta is 307 km from Adelaide and takes just over 3 hours to drive. The Port Augusta office employs approximately 34 people and is one of six offices in the region. As a member of this office, you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Augusta, Iron Knob, Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka, Quorn, Leigh Creek, Hawker and up to Maree (and everywhere else in-between!).
The Port Augusta office provides a continuum of child protection functions from first engagement, removal (if necessary), to long-term case management of children under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive. This affords staff the opportunity to develop a wide variety of child protection skills and knowledge which may provide career development pathways within this department.
Port Augusta has a significant and established Aboriginal population. The opportunity to develop your experience, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture makes working in this office unique.
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). Enquiries: Jenny Knight, Manager- Regional Services on 08 8648 5060 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 LGBQTI+ 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: 02/12/2024 11:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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