Sanctuary Practitioner / Aboriginal Sanctuary Practitioner

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 586010
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Two Full-Time Term Vacancies
Remuneration: AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 p.a. + 11% Super) / PO2 ($86,950 - $96,223 p.a. +11% Super)Role DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is currently seeking an Aboriginal Sanctuary Practitioner and a Sanctuary Practitioner to join the Therapeutic Residential Care unit on a full-time term basis.The roles are responsible for:

• Ensuring that features of cultural safety and responsivity is integrated and embedded into the training and implementation of Sanctuary model into Residential Care.
• Contributing to the development of technical competence of Residential Care staff in relation to the Sanctuary model.
• Assisting Residential Care staff application of a cultural lens to their daily practice and in the development and implementation of departmental policies, programs and organisational activities at the local level.
• Providing professional guidance and direction on complex cases drawing on the principles and practice of Sanctuary.
• Preparing reports in relation to audits and quality improvement initiatives relating to the implementation of Sanctuary.

About YouWe are looking for a confident individual who has the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with people both within government, non-government sector and community.The ideal candidate will have experience in providing professional advice on a wide range of residential care practices to meet young people’s needs.You will also have a demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems, formulate suitable solutions and produce good outcomes for clients.If being well placed to be part of the creation of long-term solutions is appealing to you, then apply today!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.Special ConditionsEssential Qualifications:AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
PO: 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 the Department for Child Protection (DCP).Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for.Please note: Pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984 only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Descent may be eligible for the Aboriginal Sanctuary Practitioner role.To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Karina Major, Lead Practitioner, Therapeutic Residential Care on 0419 746 948 or email: karina.major@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: 04/04/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
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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.