Case Worker

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 705416

Location: 5343 - BERRI

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available

Remuneration: $76,561 - $80,256

Role Details

Are you ready to use your skills to make a real impact? As a Case Worker with the Department for Child Protection in South Australia, you will play a vital role in supporting children in care and strengthening families. This is a chance to apply your expertise in case management, work independently, and collaborate with a team dedicated to positive change. Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, support cultural inclusion, and help children build brighter and safer futures.

Living in Berri

Means embracing the charm of a vibrant river town surrounded by natural beauty and fresh local produce. Nestled in the heart of South Australia’s Riverland, Berri offers a relaxed yet active lifestyle, from kayaking along the Murray River to enjoying local wineries, markets, and community festivals. With great schools, sporting clubs, and welcoming locals, it’s a place where family and community come first.

Working in Berri

Is about more than a career, it’s a chance to make a difference while enjoying balance and connection. Our office is supportive and collaborative, partnering closely with government and community organisations to deliver real outcomes for children, families, and the wider Riverland region. If you’re ready to grow your career while enjoying the lifestyle of the Riverland, Berri is waiting for you.

In this role, you will:

- Manage cases for children and families with independence and care.

- Develop and action case plans to meet individual needs.

- Connect clients to services, networks and culturally appropriate supports.

- Support children in care by building strong and trusting relationships.

- Collaborate with team members and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

To be successful:

You are confident in applying your skills to support children and families with compassion and professionalism. You bring strong case management experience, the ability to work independently, and resilience to handle challenging situations with care.

You have the communication skills to build respectful relationships with children, families, carers and service providers. You are also committed to cultural inclusion and to working with Aboriginal people and culturally diverse communities. If you are motivated to use your expertise to create safer and stronger outcomes for children, we encourage you to apply.

About the Business

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.

There are many benefits to working with DCP, including:

- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

- Paid parental and partner leave.

- Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).

- Free annual flu vaccination for staff.

- Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).

Essential

A current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Shannon Rowson - Supervisor on 088595 2400 or email: shannon.rowson@sa.gov.au

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 03/11/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:

- DCP Job Application Guide v1-3.pdf

- Role Description - Case Workers - OPS4.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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