Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Child Protection Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Work with families and communities for real impact
Full-time term vacancy available until 26 June 2026
Employer contribution of 12% towards your superannuation.

Role Details:

Are you ready to start a rewarding career where every day makes a difference? Join the Department for Child Protection as a Support Worker in our Inner South Office. In this role, you'll help children and families stay connected, provide support to Social Workers, and gain hands-on experience that will set you up for success. With mentoring, guidance, and opportunities to learn, this is the perfect role to launch your journey in child protection while making a meaningful impact in the community.

In this role, you will:

  • Support children and families to build and maintain positive connections.
  • Assist Social Workers with client services and family care planning.
  • Link families to services, programs, and community supports.
  • Help organise events and activities for children and families.
  • Provide admin and practical support to your team.
  • Learn and grow in a supportive workplace with mentoring.

To be successful:

You are compassionate, approachable, and eager to make a difference in children's lives. You bring strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from all walks of life, even in challenging situations.

You are motivated to learn, open to guidance, and committed to working as part of a supportive team. With your willingness to grow, develop, and take initiative, you'll help create positive outcomes for children and families.

If this sounds like you, 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).

Special Conditions:

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

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

Enquiries: Brooke Rollins - Business Manager on or email:

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 re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications Close: 18 September :00 PM

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