Access Worker
- Support access visits for children and young people with their parents and carers.
- Record interactions to ensure effective advice is delivered to office teams and other professionals.
- Oversee the safety of children during travel and meeting arrangements.
Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 856712
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 5 March 2027
Remuneration: CPW2 ($66,416 - $69,504) plus 12% superannuation
Role Details:
Join the team in our Murray Bridge office as an Access Worker where you will support access visits for children and young people with their parents and carers. You will record these interactions to ensure effective advice is delivered to office teams and other suitable professionals. This regional opportunity, which boasts a rich aquatic lifestyle and is home to the Monarto Safari Park, is the perfect destination to enact positive change outcomes. Immersing yourself in this vacancy will enhance your client-facing skillset and provide a tangible difference to those young people in need.
To find out more about working in the region, visit working with us in regional South Australia.
In this role, you will:
- Arrange and coordinate access visits between children, young people, parents and carers
- Oversee the safety of children during travel and meeting arrangements
- Monitor and respond to negative behaviour by enacting conflict-resolution strategies
- Record incidents, hazards and injuries to promote accurate reporting processes.
About you:
- You possess high emotional intelligence when facilitating a positive environment for children to thrive
- You will exercise precise judgment in understanding the issues that affect vulnerable young people
- You have exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- You can enact cultural and ethical understandings to create an inclusive workplace environment.
Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
See our full list of benefits.
About DCP
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.
Special Conditions:
- You must have a current Working With Children Check
- You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.
For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.
Want to know more?
Contact Tania Hutson – Business Manager for a confidential discussion
Via tel: (08) 8535 6200 or email: tania.hutson@sa.gov.au
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.
To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 13/09/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Access Worker - CPW2.pdf
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.
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