SUPERVISOR

Child Protection; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child protection allowance

Professional Development Allowance

Qualification Allowance

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Partner leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport health perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) Blair Athol office seeks an experienced Social Worker (AHP3) or Professional Officer (PO3) to join as Supervisor. You will mentor a team, implement evidence-based practices, and drive improvements to secure better outcomes for children and young people.

This dual-classified, backfill role emphasizes leadership, governance, and partnership work to deliver high-quality services in a culturally responsive framework.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications require a Social Work qualification and eligibility for AASW for AHP3
• PO3 requires qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Health or related fields

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver holistic, evidence-based and culturally responsive services
• Provide mentorship and leadership to senior staff
• Oversee development of care services to improve client outcomes
• Establish partnerships with stakeholders to support cross-agency responses
• Generate high-quality written documentation for reporting

Skills

Mentorship

Cultural awareness

Conflict resolution

Written communication

Organisational skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Community Services / Social Sciences / Health qualification

Job description

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 30 October 2026

Lead a dedicated work team to bolster effective case management

Child Protection Allowance in addition to annual salary.

Please note that this is a backfill role, with the possibility of extension.

Our Blair Athol office is seeking an experienced Social Worker (AHP3) or Professional Officer (PO3) to join the team as a Supervisor. This is a role predicated on executing meaningful mentorship to a dedicated team of senior staff. You will provide a holistic framework that secures evidence-based and culturally responsive services. Your commitment in undertaking complex service improvements will elevate a child or young person's need for independence and stability.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification, meaning it may be filled by either an experienced, qualified Social Worker (AHP3) or Professional Officer (PO3) depending on the qualification and suitability of the successful applicant.

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)
• PO (Professional Officer) positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or other related fields.

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:

• Combine culturally appropriate intervention methods and frameworks to uphold high-level care service outcomes
• Provide valuable support to staff through effective leadership and goal setting initiatives
• Oversee the development of care services to strengthen the livelihoods of clientele
• Establish robust partnerships with key stakeholders to increase cross-agency responses to identified business needs
• Generate high-level written documentation to maintain accurate reporting processes.

About you:

• You have strong mentorship capabilities to optimise staff performance and development
• You possess exceptional cultural awareness to lead effective practice outcomes
• You can implement beneficial conflict-resolution strategies to alleviate potential team conflicts
• You are a phenomenal written and verbal communicator when liaising with a range of stakeholders
• You demonstrate exemplary organisational skills to manage workloads and attain required objectives.

AHP3: $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance - entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

PO3: $111,870 - $119,994 p.a. + 12% super
+additional child protection 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.
• You must have a current Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

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 Mel Rowe - Business Manager [phone] [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.