ABORIGINAL CHILD WELLBEING PRACTITIONER

SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – Murray Bridge SA Department of Human Services Job reference: Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER, 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Role Highlights Flexible working arrangements available Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people Access excellent learning and development opportunities Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most. Our Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing. Role Details The Aboriginal Child Wellbeing Practitioner works to support and engage directly with vulnerable children, young people and families at risk, and is accountable to the Supervisor, Child Wellbeing Program for: strengthening communication and understanding between DCP, DfE, and SA Health systems for timely and effective service responses to meeting the needs of children and their families demonstrating effective case practice and case management, providing high quality and effective service delivery to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and in a supportive diversionary role promoting and developing partnerships with other government and non-government support services to identify and implement responses to mitigate child protection risk (including domestic and family violence) for vulnerable children and their families creating opportunities to work in collaboration with other services to effectively link vulnerable children and families to relevant services identifying risk and assessing the needs of vulnerable children and families, planning and delivering focussed intervention to safeguard children and young people within their family and community to promote positive outcomes. Special Conditions Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984). National Police Check required. Employment-related Screening Check required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C). Essential Qualifications Incumbent must hold an appropriate Allied Health Professional degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership or entitles registration with the relevant Association/Board. 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. Role Duration Term up to July 2026 Salary Range $91,785 - $106,330 (AHP2) Location Mount Barker or Murray Bridge Enquiries Margret Megson, 0427 539 *** ***************@sa.gov.au Diversity and Inclusion 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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of our 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. Applications close: 03/12/ :30 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr