case worker

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 699956

Location: PORT AUGUSTA

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 28 April 2026

Remuneration: $76,561 - $80,256

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 Port Augusta means enjoying the best of both worlds: a supportive, close-knit community with excellent local amenities, and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf right on your doorstep. Whether it's hiking rugged trails, kayaking sparkling waters, or immersing yourself in rich cultural experiences and festivals, every day brings a chance to explore and connect.

Working in Port Augusta offers more than a job, it's a chance to make a real impact. Our office is dynamic and collaborative, with colleagues who support each other and strong partnerships across government, non-government and Aboriginal community organisations. Together, we create meaningful change and lasting connections.

If you're ready to grow your career while embracing adventure, community, and balance, Port Augusta 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 the 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).

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: Tara Blaikie - 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: 02/10/2025 11:00 PM