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External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Community & Aboriginal Partnerships
Elizabeth South
67,466-82,359
AHP1
Term Contract
14 Jul 2024
- Client-focused role
- Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
- Exciting opportunity for those with a passion for working with young people
The Child and Family Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services and is accountable to the Youth Justice Child Diversion Program Manager for:
• Providing and coordinating daily care, support and supervision to children in the Department’s short-term accommodation facility.
• Contributing to quality outcomes for children through family support and engagement centred on the principles of Aboriginal Family-Led Decision Making.
• Promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in the Child Diversion Program.
• Working and partnering with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Engaging effectively to collaborative with key partners and stakeholders including South Australia Police, Courts Administration Authority, health professionals, education professional, and other key partners, both government and non-government.
• Assessing and responding to the individual needs of children in the Child Diversion program accommodation to increase the likelihood of successful diversion.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Role Status: Term up to 29/07/2025,
Essential Qualifications:
An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold 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 of Human Services.
Attachments:
Role Description - Child and Family Practitioner - AHP1.pdf
Our Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships team coordinates activities that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients, their families and communities. This includes informing DHS policy and practice, supporting staff who are Aboriginal or work in Aboriginal-focused programs, and providing direct supports to Aboriginal young people and their families in partnership with community.
Enquiries to Amy Pumpa
0466 585***
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
