SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER - MAPS

Child Protection; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Social Worker – MAPS on a part-time basis to provide high-level social work services within MAPS. You will liaise with external agencies, strengthen stakeholder connections and guide interventions to protect children and manage risk.

The role emphasizes culturally appropriate practices, robust reporting, and collaboration across agencies, with a 30-hour per week schedule and a salary package including an allowance and

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications: Social Work qualification and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience in Child Protection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing developments to MAPS operations, processes and policies.
• Incorporate robust social work practices to enact culturally appropriate intervention methods in a multi-agency setting.
• Produce written and verbal reports that accurately inform stakeholders and utilise evidence-based findings.
• Liaise with child protection, family violence and child welfare units to respond to risk issues and client needs.
• Coordinate complex assessments and examine risk and protective factors within a child protection framework.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written reporting

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Part-time vacancy available until 10 April 2027 (possibility of extension)

Apply sound social work practice to elevate service outcomes

Child Protection Allowance in addition to annual salary.

Note: Experience in Child Protection is desirable.

As a Senior Social Worker – MAPS you will work within the Multi Agency Protection Services (MAPS) to provide high-level social work services to assist daily operations. Situated in Adelaide, you will strengthen stakeholder connections through professional consultation, reporting and information sharing. Liaising with external agencies is a key component of the position to identify child welfare needs and manage risk issues. Your expertise and strong interpersonal skillset will guide your everyday duties in fortifying a holistic approach to child protection.

This is asingle vacancy offered at a part-time capacity of 30 hours per week.

Essential Qualifications:

• AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions require applicants to hold a Social Work qualification 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 (DCP).

In this role, you will:

• Provide ongoing developments to MAPS operations, processes and policies
• Incorporate robust social work practices to enact culturally appropriate intervention methods in a multi-agency setting
• Produce written and verbal reports that accurately inform stakeholders and utilise evidence-based findings
• Liaise with an array of child protection, family violence and child welfare units to respond to risk issues and clientele needs
• Coordinate complex assessments and examine risk and protective factors within a child protection framework.

About you:

• You possess a positive attitude and high-level interpersonal skills when conversing with key stakeholders
• You have exemplary knowledge of the developmental stages, vulnerability and resilience of children and young people
• You have exceptional written communication capabilities to generate informative reports
• You integrate sound cultural knowledge to bolster child protection practices
• You can effectively maintain healthy working relationships with internal and external staff.

AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 + 12% super

• +4% child protection allowance
• +Professional Development Allowance
• +Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

AHP2 positions are entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses through the Professional Development Allowance.

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
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• 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.

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 Alisa Piscioneri - Supervisor - MAPS 0402 750 798 [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.