Eoi - Dcp - Practice Leader

EOI - DCP EMPLOYEES ONLY - PRACTICE LEADER

Reference 9Y6BC890

SA Public Sector Employees Only

Division:
Department for Child Protection

Location:

Far North, Far West Region

Salary Range: $118,887 - $129,427

Classification: AHP4

Engagement Type:
Term

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026 11:00 PM

Drive service excellence in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Gain experience working in regional South Australia.

We are establishing an employment pool of Practice Leaders to join our team on a full-time term basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing information, resources, mentoring, coaching and other support to strengthen the practice capability of staff and drive practice excellence.
• Recognising skill and knowledge gaps amongst staff and facilitating training or other development activities.
• Leading strategic projects and building practice capability within the office.
• Coordinating with staff to ensure case management processes and decision making are consistent with statutory requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Deliver improved outcomes for children and young people, their families and carers by providing high quality consultation services.
• Collaborate with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Provide high-quality evidence based, accountable and ethically sound social work practice.
• Establish and maintain a professional learning and development environment.

If you are looking for the opportunity to drive practice excellence and achieve improved outcomes for children and young people, their families and carers, then we encourage you to apply.

PLEASE NOTE:

This expression of interest pool will be utilised to backfill short/medium term vacancies across the FNFW region throughout 2025. This could include opportunities within any of the six FNFW office locations (Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Far North). Regular travel to these locations will be required.

Essential

Qualifications:

A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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 attached role description.

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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.

Enquiries to Melissa Wicks  melissa.wicks.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding 4 pages).
• Cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies/key selection criteria (not exceeding 2 pages).
• Prepare 2 referees (at least one should be your current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.

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.