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Various Country regions (preference for Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Kadina or Gawler). Travel around the region is required.Salary Range: 88,255-102,240Classification: AHP2Engagement Type: Term ContractClosing Date: 29 Jul 2025Role HighlightsFlexible working arrangements availableProvide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young peopleAccess excellent learning and development opportunitiesHere 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.About the BusinessOur 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.The Senior Practitioner is a role within Safer Family Services (SFS) and is accountable to the Supervisor, Child Wellbeing Program for: strengthening communication and understanding across the Department for Child Protection (DPC), Department for Education (EDU) and SA Health systems, for timely and effective responses to meet the needs of children and their families demonstrating effective engagement with children and families in a supportive diversionary role providing effective services and interventions to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and in a supportive diversionary role creating opportunities for referrals to be made from Education sites to other agencies to effectively link vulnerable children and families to relevant services assessing the needs of children and families, and planning and delivering focussed intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes working in partnership with government and non-government sector partners, to identify and implement responses to vulnerable children and their families.Special ConditionsNational Police Check requiredEmployment-related Screening Check requiredSome interstate and intrastate travel may be requiredMust hold a current Australian issued drivers licence (equivalent to minimum class C)Role Status: Term up to 21/08/2026.Essential QualificationsThe incumbent must have an appropriate tertiary qualification in community services, sociology, criminology, social sciences, human services, health or a related field (PO2)The incumbent must have an appropriate Allied Health Professional degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership or entitles registration with the relevant Association/Board (AHP2)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.DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring thefull diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and TorresStrait 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 dhsrecruitment@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 toour workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/orneurodivergent people to thrive in.Application InstructionsResume and Cover LetterYou are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages,addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.For more information about applying, refer to ourJob Application GuideScreening ChecksIf 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 theSouth 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr