ABORIGINAL WORKFORCE OFFICER

Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Recognition and Growth

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Department for Child Protection in Adelaide CBD invites applications for an Aboriginal Workforce Officer. The role focuses on attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing the Department’s Aboriginal workforce, based in Adelaide CBD.

You will implement strategies and collaborate with stakeholders to improve cultural safety and representation. Open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; ongoing, full-time position with salary range listed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR, recruitment and selection practices with culturally safe approaches.
• Ability to coordinate projects and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with Aboriginal employees and communities.
• Ability to facilitate sensitive conversations and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong written and presentation skills using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate Aboriginal workforce projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate Aboriginal Traineeship and Cadetship programs with participants and providers.
• Identify targeted recruitment opportunities and facilitate culturally appropriate selection processes.
• Contribute to cultural support and mentoring initiatives that strengthen workforce outcomes.
• Build connections with Aboriginal employees and communities to understand workforce needs.

Skills

HR & recruitment

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural safety

Communication skills

Job description

Open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only

Division: Department for Child Protection

Location: Adelaide CBD

Salary Range: $92,122 - $102,456

Classification: ASO5

Engagement Type: Ongoing

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026 11:00 PM

Role Highlights

Full-time ongoing vacancy available

Use your skills, community connections and voice to create lasting change

Work across diverse projects that strengthen Aboriginal workforce pathways.

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

As an Aboriginal Workforce Officer, you will contribute to initiatives to attract, recruit, retain and develop the Department for Child Protection’s Aboriginal workforce. Based in the Adelaide CBD, you will contribute to implementing and continuously improving strategies, policies and processes that support organisational objectives.

This is an opportunity to use your coordination and collaboration skills to turn workforce priorities into practical action, supporting a more inclusive and culturally responsive workplace. Drawing on your understanding of Aboriginal communities and trusted connections, you will help strengthen Aboriginal representation and participation across the organisation and contribute to positive change for Aboriginal people and communities.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate Aboriginal workforce projects and initiatives
• Coordinate Aboriginal Traineeship and Cadetship programs, liaising with participants and providers
• Identify targeted recruitment opportunities and facilitate culturally appropriate selection processes
• Contribute to cultural support and mentoring initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal workforce outcomes
• Build connections with Aboriginal employees and communities to better understand workforce needs.

About you:

• You confidently coordinate projects and competing priorities, taking initiative to keep work moving
• You bring knowledge of HR, recruitment and selection practices, with a focus on culturally safe approaches
• You build trusted relationships with Aboriginal employees, communities and organisations
• You facilitate sensitive conversations, resolve conflict and use negotiation to achieve positive outcomes
• You communicate clearly, provide sound advice and use digital tools to develop presentations and formal documents.

Why This Work Matters:

At the Department for Child Protection (DCP), a strong Aboriginal workforce helps build a culturally safe and responsive organisation that reflects and connects with Aboriginal communities. This role helps create pathways for Aboriginal people to join, grow and succeed at DCP, contributing to better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families.

What’sin it for you – Perks That Matter:

At DCP,these are just some of the benefitsyou’llenjoy:

• A collaborative team environment,workingalongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave –additionalpaid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and opendoors to development across DCP
• SalaryPackaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitnesscentresand pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support -confidentialEmployee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

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.

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.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Teegan Bryant - Principal Aboriginal Workforce Consultant

Enquiries to Teegan Bryant - Principal Aboriginal Workforce Consultant [phone] [e-mail]
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.