CASE WORKER

Child Protection; City of Port Lincoln; Hybrid; AUD 65.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Zusammenfassung

The Department for Child Protection in Port Lincoln is seeking a Case Worker for a full-time temporary role ending 26 November 2027. You will undertake meaningful case management to support high-quality care for children and young people, using strong cultural awareness to navigate remote community needs.

You will examine issues, link services, and generate case plans while maintaining accurate reporting and safe working practices. A focus on inclusive service delivery is essential.

Qualifikationen

• You can effectively mediate conflict through appropriate conflict-resolution strategies.
• You possess a wealth of knowledge surrounding professional case work practice.
• You have exceptional networking capabilities to engage key stakeholders.
• You can skilfully identify suitable services that enhance child safety outcomes for families living in remote communities.
• You have high-level written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Examine child protection issues and oversee the case management of children and their families.
• Link clientele with valuable services that are culturally and linguistically inclusive.
• Provide dedicated assistance to children in care to bolster their emotional wellbeing.
• Generate case plans and maintain client files to safeguard accurate reporting processes.
• Administer safe and healthy working practices that identify risk factors.

Kenntnisse

Conflict mediation

Case work knowledge

Networking

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 26 November 2027

Further access and service opportunities for clientele

Sustain and elevate the healthy identities of vulnerable youth.

As a Case Worker situated in the pristine coastal city of Port Lincoln, you will undertake meaningful case management that bolsters high-quality standards of care for children and young people. Your strong cultural awareness to identify the nuances of child protection in remote communities will be highly integral to the Port Lincoln office. Contributing to an effective and efficient team, you will transform care outcomes to foster an environment of support and advocacy.

• Examine child protection issues and oversee the case management of children and their families
• Link clientele with valuable services that are culturally and linguistically inclusive
• Provide dedicated assistance to children in care to bolster their emotional wellbeing
• Generate case plans and maintain client files to safeguard accurate reporting processes
• Administer safe and healthy working practices that identify risk factors.

About you:

• You can effectively mediate conflict through appropriate conflict-resolution strategies
• You possess a wealth of knowledge surrounding professional case work practice
• You have exceptional networking capabilities to engage key stakeholders
• You can skilfully identify suitable services that enhance child safety outcomes for families living in remote communities
• You have high-level written and verbal communication skills.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside 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
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – 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, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

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.

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.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.