Senior Youth and Family Practitioner
- Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
- Provide intervention to young people to desist from offending behaviour
- Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 858243
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships
Our Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships team coordinates activities that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients, their families and communities. This includes informing DHS policy and practice, supporting staff who are Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal working in Aboriginal-focused programs, and providing direct supports to Aboriginal young people and their families in partnership with community.
Role Highlights
- Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
- Provide intervention to young people to desist from offending behaviour
- Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
Role Details
The Senior Youth and Family Practitioner is a role within Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships and is accountable to the Principal Aboriginal Practice Lead for:
• assessing and responding to the individual needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people and their families to support positive pathways, cultural connection and long-term desistance from offending behaviours
• developing and maintaining partnerships to provide community-based programs and appropriate referral pathways consistent with legislation and DHS priorities
• assisting in the development of individual case formulations to achieve outcomes for Young Offenders and Child Diversion Program participants. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should hold a degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for (full) membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work with the Department of Human Services.
Classification
AHP2 - Allied Health Professional
Salary Range
$94,997-$110,052
Duration
Term up to twenty (20) months
Enquiries to
Marissa Williams
Phone: 0451 953 792
Email: marissa.williams@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 01/10/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Youth and Family Practitioner - AHP2.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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