Support Worker

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 29 October 2027

Remuneration: CPW2 ($66,416 - $69,504) plus 12% superannuation

Join our Blair Athol office as a Support Worker and help children, young people and families access relevant services and navigate the support available to them. Working collaboratively with Social Workers, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by building connections and supporting positive outcomes. You will also be responsible for providing administrative support to the team, coordinating a range of business functions to ensure effective service delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Respond sensitively to client needs and connect them with appropriate services
• Assist with access supervision and family care plans
• Help families connect with relevant community organisations
• Facilitate activities that support children and young people to build healthy identities
• Coordinate office systems, facilities and fleet maintenance requirements.

About you:

• You can communicate clearly and build positive relationships
• You work collaboratively and use sound judgement to find practical solutions
• You stay calm, respectful and impartial when responding to challenging situations
• You bring an understanding of child development and the factors that can affect family relationships
• You understand the importance of culturally aware, safe and inclusive practice.

If you bring a thoughtful approach to your work and take pride in delivering quality service, we welcome your application.

Essential Qualification:

• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive.

What’s in it for you – Perks 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.

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 Mel Rowe - Business Manager for a confidential discussion

Via tel: (08) 8269 8301 or email: melanie.rowe2@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: 27 October 2026, 11:00 PM