Aboriginal Family Practitioner – Community Child Support

Department for Child Protection, South Australia; St Marys; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Recognition and growth

Salary packaging

Health and fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Department for Child Protection, South Australia seeks an Aboriginal Family Practitioner to work with Aboriginal children, families and communities, promoting child safety and culturally responsive practice.

You will manage cases, co-work on child protection assessments, and connect families with culturally appropriate support. The role emphasizes cultural knowledge to ensure services are respectful and responsive to Aboriginal families.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work with eligibility for full AASW membership.
• Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Current Working With Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to notifications and assess risk.
• Work with families to identify concerns, strengths and pathways to support.
• Connect families with community services.
• Develop trusted relationships with Aboriginal communities.
• Share culturally informed advice and contribute to responsive service delivery.

Skills

Community networks

Cultural responsiveness

Risk assessment

Case management

Time management

Education

Social Work degree (AASW eligible)

Job description

Department for Child Protection, South Australia seeks an Aboriginal Family Practitioner to work with Aboriginal children, families and communities, promoting child safety and culturally responsive practice.

You will manage cases, co-work on child protection assessments, and connect families with culturally appropriate support. The role emphasizes cultural knowledge to ensure services are respectful and responsive to Aboriginal families.