Child & Youth Access Coordinator (Part-Time)

Department for Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking an Access Worker to support safe, supervised access visits for children and young people. This part-time, 18.75-hour-per-week role focuses on practical coordination, play activities, observation recording, and information sharing to support planning and safety.

You will work with families and professionals, communicating clearly and maintaining adaptability to varied situations while upholding inclusive, respectful practices.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and listening to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Relating positively to children and young people, responding with care and understanding.
• Organised with ability to manage competing priorities when schedules change.
• Collaborative work style to deliver timely, effective services.
• Value cultural inclusion and contribute to a safe, respectful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and travel arrangements for safe, supervised access visits.
• Support play and activities during access visits, interact positively with children and young people.
• Respond to challenging behaviours and use strategies to defuse conflict.
• Ensure relevant information is accurately recorded and reported.
• Engage in practices that support a culturally competent workplace.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Cultural inclusion

Job description

The Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking an Access Worker to support safe, supervised access visits for children and young people. This part-time, 18.75-hour-per-week role focuses on practical coordination, play activities, observation recording, and information sharing to support planning and safety.

You will work with families and professionals, communicating clearly and maintaining adaptability to varied situations while upholding inclusive, respectful practices.