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Inspire best practice, mentor professionals and lead service improvements that strengthen kinship care and improve outcomes for children.
Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancies available until January 2027
Remuneration: AHP2 ($94,997 – $110,052) / PO2 ($91,565 – $106,074) plus 12% super
We are seeking experienced Senior Social Workers or Senior Professional Officers to join our Kinship Care teams. Full-time temporary vacancies are available across our Hindmarsh and Inner South (St Marys) offices, where you will play a key role in strengthening kinship care and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Drawing on your expertise, you will provide specialist support and guidance, mentor colleagues, influence best practice and help deliver positive, lasting outcomes for children, families and communities.
These vacancies may be filled by either a qualified Social Worker (AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO2), depending on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.
Essential Qualification:
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:
About you:
Salary:
AHP2: $94,997 – $110,052 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance - entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
PO2: $91,565 – $106,074 p.a. + 12% super
+additional child protection allowance.
What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
See our full list of benefits.
About DCP
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.
Special Conditions:
For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.
Want to know more?
Contact Julie Powell - Manager for a confidential discussion
Via tel: 0427 610 250 or email: [email protected].
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.
To apply for this role, please click here to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 21 July 2026, 11:00 PM
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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