Company

Government Of South AustraliaSee more

addressAddressNetley, SA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$67,466-82,359 per year
CategoryCustomer Service

Job description

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 587419
Location: 5037 - NETLEY
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Two Full-Time Term Vacancies Available
Remuneration: AHP1 ($67,466 - $82,359 per annum) + 11% SuperannuationPlease 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 detailsThe Department for Child Protection are currently seeking two Aboriginal Family Practitioners to join the Call Centre on a full-time term basis.The role is responsible for:

  • Contributing to the protection of Aboriginal children by ensuring that all matters regarding the care and management of Aboriginal children are reported in line with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes for Aboriginal families and their children.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of a holistic based service that provides meticulous and creative services and achieving a high-quality service in the engagement of Aboriginal families.
  • Receiving and assessing allegations of child abuse and neglect via the Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) and the online child abuse reporting system (eCARL)
About youWe are looking for a passionate individual with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with people within government, non-government sector and community to promote positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.To be successful you will demonstrate knowledge of child development, counselling, crisis intervention, and working in a statutory environment or community.You will also have experience in problem solving, developing workable solutions and the ability to prioritise competing demands.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 BusinessThe 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.The DCP Call Centre is comprised of 2 key state-wide services, Child Abuse Report Line and DCP After Hours. The Call Centre employs Social Workers who receive information from the community and undertake complex assessments regarding the safety of children.For workers providing an After Hours service, this also includes responding to urgent child protection matters, as well as crisis situations involving children who are in Out of Home Care.Essential QualificationsAHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.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).Pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984 only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Descent may apply for this role.The DCP Call Centre operates on a 24 hours shift work basis. In some roles you will be required to undertake regular out of hours work, and attendance at nights, evenings and weekends on a rotating shift basis. Appropriate penalties are applied for this arrangement.To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Lisa Margrie, Business Manager on 08 8293 9806 or email: lisa.margrie@sa.gov.auThe 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: 12/04/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
-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.
Refer code: 2018241. Government Of South Australia - The previous day - 2024-04-13 00:56

Government Of South Australia

Netley, SA
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