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Role Status: Multiple full-time temporary vacancies available until 2 July 2027
Remuneration: AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052) / PO2 ($94,769 - $109,787) + 12% super
Our Playford office has multiple opportunities for Senior Social Workers or Senior Professional Officers to join the team as Senior Practitioners.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide expert guidance to Social Workers and Case Managers, supporting high-quality case management and effective practice across the team. Through consultation, advice and professional development, you will build capability and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered. Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations, you will support positive outcomes and contribute to a team that values experience and collaboration.
This role will suit someone with strong child protection and case management experience who understands the practice, systems and relationships that support effective service delivery within the Department for Child Protection.
These vacancies can be filled by either a qualified Social Worker (AHP2) or Professional Officer (PO2), depending on relevant 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 and the entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.
PO2: $94,769 - $109,787 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 Theadora Nicola – Supervisor for a confidential discussion
Via tel: (08) 8182 8888 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: 28 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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