Infant Protection Specialist - High Risk

Child Protection; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child protection allowance

Professional Development Allowance

Qualification Allowance

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Elizabeth, South Australia, seeks a High Risk Infant Worker to lead holistic assessments of high-risk infants and families. The role involves specialist interventions, inter-agency collaboration, and driving improvements within a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time position offers a dual AHP2/PO2 classification with a temporary appointment until 30 April 2027, plus a child protection allowance and development allowances.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and eligibility for AASW (AHP paths).
• Professional Officer paths require qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Health or related fields.
• Public sector role with dual classification under AHP2/PO2.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist examinations of complex high-risk infants within a legislative framework.
• Lead critical recommendations and interventions for infant-specific models.
• Liaise with Social Workers and Case Managers to safeguard wellbeing of clients.
• Maintain partnerships with DCP staff and external agencies through programs and training.
• Facilitate service delivery improvements for high-risk infant cases per statutory obligations.

Skills

Infant development

Cultural competence

Mentorship

Family interventions

Education

Social Work qualification (AHP)

Community Services / Social Sciences / Health qualification

Job description

Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Elizabeth, South Australia, seeks a High Risk Infant Worker to lead holistic assessments of high-risk infants and families. The role involves specialist interventions, inter-agency collaboration, and driving improvements within a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time position offers a dual AHP2/PO2 classification with a temporary appointment until 30 April 2027, plus a child protection allowance and development allowances.