access worker

6 days ago

Elizabeth SA, Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $58,709 - $63,354 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 709461

Location: ELIZABETH

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 26 June 2026

Remuneration: $58,709 - $63,154

Role Details:

Join the Department for Child Protection (DCP) as an Access Worker based in Elizabeth (Playford office). In this rewarding role, you'll support safe and meaningful family access visits for children and young people, helping them stay connected to their parents, carers and culture. Working closely with colleagues and families, you'll create a positive and supportive environment that promotes wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity to contribute to important work that truly changes lives within your local community.

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate and facilitate access visits between children, young people, parents and carers.
  • Transport and supervise children during visits to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
  • Build supportive and respectful relationships with children and families.
  • Respond calmly to challenging behaviours and help promote positive interactions.

To be successful

You are a caring and motivated person who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, young people and families. You bring empathy, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

This role suits someone who is organised, proactive and capable of managing their time and responsibilities. You'll enjoy working both independently and as part of a team that values compassion, inclusion and teamwork. If you are looking to build your career in child protection and want to be part of meaningful change, 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.

What we offer:

  • 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 attached role description.

Enquiries: Melanie Smith - Contact Coordinator 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: 25/11/2025 11:00 PM

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