Social Worker / Case Manager - FIFO

I Work For Sa; Coober Pedy; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Recognition and growth

Wellbeing program

Fitness passport

Job summary

Department for Child Protection in Coober Pedy is seeking a Social Worker (Allied Health Professional) or Case Manager (Professional Officer) for a full-time temporary vacancy working across Coober Pedy and APY Lands. FIFO roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, delivering high-quality case management for children and families.

The role requires a Social Work qualification or relevant field, with eligibility for AASW membership for AHP1 or other professional discipline for PO1.

Qualifications

• Requires Social Work qualification and eligibility for full membership with AASW
• PO positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related fields

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess and review notifications of child abuse and outcomes of investigations
• Oversee the protection of children and young people through sound case management and inclusive practice
• Understand the nuances of child development and parenting capacity to fulfill the needs and interests of children and young people
• Implement DCP’s Practice Approach to inform culturally inclusive practice
• Produce informative written and verbal reports capturing reliable data and evidence-based reporting processes

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work qualification

Qualifications in Community Services / Social Sciences / Human Services / Health

Job description

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 863827
Location: 5723 - COOBER PEDY
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancyavailable until 30 June 2027
Remuneration: AHP1 ($73,710 - $89,981) / PO1($73,533 - $89,764) plus 12% superannuation

Venture to the “Opal Capital of the World,” as a SocialWorker (Allied Health Professional) or CaseManager (Professional Officer), working acrossCoober Pedy and the APY Lands.Following a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) roster of 8 days on, 6 days off,you will execute high-quality case management services that respondto the needs of children and their families.

This collaborative role provides tangible results for the localAboriginal communities it serves, as you liaise with an array oflinguistically and culturally diverse people. Immerse yourself inthis valuable opportunity that is defined by your expertise,initiative and cultural understandings.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dualclassification. The successful applicant will be appointedat the appropriate classification level based on theirqualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

• AHP (Allied Health Professional) positionsrequire applicants to hold a Social Workqualification and be eligible for full membership with theAustralian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• PO (Professional Officer) positionsrequire relevant qualifications in Community Services,Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or otherrelated fields.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderdescent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do nothave the essential qualification, may apply for and beengaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitledto apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring aqualification in Social Work within the Department for ChildProtection (DCP).

In this role, you will:

• Accurately assess and review notifications of child abuseand outcomes of investigations
• Oversee the protection of children and young people throughsound case management and inclusive practice
• Understand the nuances of child development and parentingcapacity to fulfill the needs and interests of children andyoung people
• Implement DCP’s Practice Approach to inform culturallyinclusive practice
• Produce informative written and verbal reports to capturereliable data and evidence-based reporting processes.

About you:

• You possess comprehensive knowledge of child developmentalstages and cultural awareness to understand the complex needsof a child
• You can effectively respond to safety and wellbeing risksof children and young people
• You have high-level written and verbal communication skillsto create clear and concise reports
• You are an excellent team collaborator, who thrives onpromoting a safe and cohesive work environment
• You can work under professional direction to manage complexissues and workloads.

AHP1: $73,710 – $89,981 p.a. + 12%super

+ Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additionalqualification relevant to the role.

PO1: $73,533 – $89,764 p.a. + 12%super

+ Additional Child Protection Allowance.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits ThatMatter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside peoplewho are committed to best practice and making a meaningfulimpact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to helpyou balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time tosupport you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements andopen doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a rangeof pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus accessto more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools acrossAustralia through our Fitness Passport program for you and yourfamily
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee AssistanceProgram services for you and your family.

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role inthe protection of children, young people and their families withinSouth Australia. The department provides support to vulnerablechildren and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 orabove) and a willingness to drive is essential.
• You will be required to undertake 4WD training and must beconfident travelling on dirt roads/long distances in veryremote locations.

For a successful application you will need to respond to allpoints listed under theyourcapabilitiessectionof the attached roledescription. Please also note anyspecialconditionsthat may be listed.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, andwe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds,experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds 

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