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Bring culture, community and connection to your work and help create stronger outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 30 July 2027
Remuneration: AHP1 ($73,710 - $89,981) plus 12% superannuation
This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984.
Our Inner South Office is seeking an Aboriginal Family Practitioner to join the team and work alongside Aboriginal children, families and communities to promote child safety and culturally responsive practice. You will manage cases, co-work on child protection assessments and connect families with culturally appropriate support.
This role provides the opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal children and families by bringing cultural knowledge into child protection work. You can help ensure services are respectful, relevant and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal families.
In this role, you will:
About you:
We welcome applications from people who want to put culture, family and community at the centre of their work.
Desirable 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).
Salary and benefits:
AHP1: $73,710 - $89,981 + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+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:
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 the purpose of this advertisement and links provided, the term Aboriginal is used to refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within South Australia. This is not intended to exclude Torres Strait Islander people, or people that identify as being of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Essential:
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 Amy Woodhouse - Practice Leader for a confidential discussion
Via tel: (08) 8177 4400 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: 20 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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