Aboriginal Case Manager

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 582966
Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Please disregard the 'Open to Everyone', this position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984
Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 04 April 2025
Remuneration: AHP1 ($67,466 - $82,359 p.a. + 11% Super) / AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 p.a. + 11% Super)
The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Aboriginal Case Manager to join the Elizabeth office on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:

• Providing a high quality and effective case management service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.
• Enable and support children to participate in various programmes and activities which encourage growth and development.
• Assessing needs of children and families, and planning and delivering focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
• Undertaking complex child protection investigations and assessments, assessing the needs of children and families.

About You
We are looking for a confidential individual with experience working with Aboriginal children, families and communities to improve outcomes for children and young people at risk.
To be successful, you will be able to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice and build the trust and cooperation of family and community. You will be well organised, have the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage high volumes of work.
You will have the ability to identify and respond to needs and risks to safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people.
If you are looking for a role where you can help connect children and young people to family, community and culture, then apply now.
About the Business
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.
Special Conditions:
Essential Qualifications: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.
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 DCP.
To be appointed directly to the AHP2 level, successful candidates must demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform any standard professional task within the discipline. Candidates will have also attained greater specialised knowledge within the discipline which enables them to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Hayley Blanch, Manager on 08 8207 9000 or email: Hayley.blanch@sa.gov.au
The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 21/03/2024 11:00 PM
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Flexibility Statement
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.