Supervisor - Child Protection

Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 29 November 2024Remuneration: AHP3 ($102,641 - $110,094 p.a. + 11% Super) / PO3 ($99,788 - $105,495 p.a. +11% Super) Role DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is seeking a Supervisor to join the Port Augusta office on a full-time term basis.The role is responsible for:Providing leadership, development and performance of a designated work team and management of social work/case management practice and standardsPromoting professional social work practice by enabling culturally inclusive and holistic intervention methodologies that achieve successful practice outcomesEnsuring that assessment frameworks and evidence based research is used to develop and implement relevant, inclusive and accessible services to client groupsContributing to strategic leadership, business planning and review policies associated to work practices. About YouWe are looking for a motivated leader who will actively promote professional social work practice in their team and will develop and lead staff to achieve quality results. A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing will allow you to develop and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders.You will have proven experience in supervising a team, managing and prioritising workloads, conflict resolution and have the ability to lead culturally competent and diverse practice. If you are looking for the opportunity to drive service reform and directly contribute to better outcomes, 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.The RegionPort Augusta is 307 km from Adelaide and takes just over 3 hours to drive. The Port Augusta office employs approximately 34 people and is one of (six) offices in the region. As a member of this office you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Augusta, Iron Knob, Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka, Quorn, Leigh Creek, Hawker and up to Maree (and everywhere else in-between!).The Port Augusta office, provides a continuum of Child Protection functions from first engagement, removal (if necessary), to long term case management of children under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive. This affords staff the opportunity to develop a wide variety of Child Protection skills and knowledge which may provide career development pathways within this department.Port Augusta has a significant and established Aboriginal population. The opportunity to develop your experience, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture makes working in this office unique. To find out more about the benefits of working in the region, visit working with DCP in Port Augusta.Essential: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).To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.Enquiries: Leonie Whitaker, Business Manager on 08 8648 5060 or email: leonie.whitaker@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: 28 February 2024 at 11:00PM