EOI - SENIOR PRACTITIONER - MULTICULTURAL SERVICES

Child Protection; Adelaide; Híbrido; AUD 95.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department for Child Protection in Hindmarsh, SA, invites applications for a Senior Practitioner in Multicultural Services. This full-time, term position supports culturally responsive practice across diverse families, with supervision of staff and collaboration with government and community agencies. A Social Work qualification and AASW eligibility are required, along with a current Australian driver’s licence.

Salary range: AUD 94,997–110,052 per year. Closing date: 29 Oct 2026.

Formación

• Must hold a Social Work qualification and be eligible for AASW membership.
• Experience advising staff on culturally responsive approaches in child protection.
• Ability to develop culturally appropriate strategies to engage clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide professional supervision for staff on challenging cases.
• Build productive relationships with government and community agencies.
• Prepare sound, evidence-based reports, including for court proceedings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advice to staff on culturally responsive approaches to cases involving children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Develop culturally appropriate strategies to help staff engage effectively with clients.
• Guide staff through challenging cases, providing professional supervision where needed.
• Collaborate with government and community agencies to share knowledge and improve service delivery.
• Review case plans and practice approaches to ensure culturally inclusive, evidence-based services.

Conocimientos

Culturally responsive practice

Stakeholder engagement

Professional supervision

Report writing

Case review

Educación

Social Work qualification

Descripción del empleo

EOI - SENIOR PRACTITIONER - MULTICULTURAL SERVICES

Reference 1Q61D88A

DCP Employees Only

Division: Department for Child Protection

Location: Hindmarsh

Salary Range: $94,997 - $110,052

Classification: AHP2

Engagement Type: Term

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026 11:00 PM

Role Highlights

• Full-time temporary vacancy available until 1 January 2027


• Build connections across government and non-government agencies


• Broaden your practice experience and grow your professional capability.

In this role, you will:

• Provide advice to staff on culturally responsive approaches to cases involving children and families from diverse backgrounds


• Develop culturally appropriate strategies to help staff engage effectively with clients


• Guide staff through challenging cases, providing professional supervision where needed


• Collaborate with government and community agencies to share knowledge and improve service delivery


• Review case plans and practice approaches to ensure culturally inclusive, evidence-based services.

About you:

• You apply culturally responsive practice when working with Aboriginal people and diverse communities


• You assess child safety concerns and work with families to support the safe care of their children


• You guide staff in developing Cultural Support Plans that meet legislative and duty of care requirements


• You provide sound advice and prepare clear, evidence-based reports, including for court proceedings


• You build productive relationships with stakeholders and encourage a culture of continuous learning.

• AHP (Allied Health Professional) positionsrequire applicants to hold aSocial Workqualification and be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

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.

• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence and a willingness to drive.

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 Jinoy Joseph - Senior Practitioner 0436 470 876 [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.

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.