Australia Job Openings

SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - PLACEMENT SERVICES
Adelaide
CONTRACT
October 11, 2024
Job reference: 627075
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy available until 07 March 2025
Remuneration: AHP2 ($88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + 11.5% Super) / PO2 ($88,255 - $97,667 p.a. + 11.5% Super)
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Placement Services unit on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Ensuring effective implementation and planning to placement programs including Next Steps, Guardianship Family Day Care (GFDC), Supported Independent Living Services (SILs) and Placement and Support Packages (Pas P).
- Providing information to DCP staff regarding the placement programs and required referral information, and identifying placement matching criteria accordingly.
- Acting as the central contact and communication point with case workers regarding each Placement program in terms of placement matching, referrals and placement transitions.
- Developing procedural guidance to support the programs, working in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a confident individual with the ability to influence, negotiate and effectively mediate conflicts and identify innovative solutions in order to achieve desired program outcomes.
To be successful in the role you will possess strong analytical skills as well as an excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative frameworks and policies that guide social work and child protection practice is ideal.
You will have experience providing sound and practical advice on social work/child protection matters, as well as supporting and guiding team members to improve team performance.
If you want to utilise your expertise to support the placement of children and young people, then we want to hear from you!
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.
Special Conditions
Essential:
AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have 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 within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).
PO: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.
To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Mara Penna, Manager, Placement Services on 0457 559 054 or email: Mara.penna@sa.gov.au
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 25/10/2024 11:00 PM
New Job Alerts

Eastern Health
Clinical Risk Manager Medication Safety & Senior Pharmacist QUM
Box Hill
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Eastern Health
Deputy Clinical Director Spectrum
Richmond
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description


Epworth Healthcare
Senior Mental Health Intake Clinician - Psych / OT / SW / Mental Health Nursing
Camberwell
CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job Description

Beacon Lighting
Full Time Lighting Designer / Sales Associate
Claremont
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Just Better Care
Registered Nurse/Package Manager
Richmond
PART TIME & CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job DescriptionIrises Support Services
Occupational Therapist
Essendon
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Looking for similar job?

Clough
Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Expressions of Interest for 2025 Graduate Program
Perth
FULL TIME
September 23, 2024
View Job Description
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Senior Policy Officer, Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission - Early establishment work program
Melbourne
FULL TIME
September 23, 2024
View Job Description
Department of Premier & Cabinet
Senior Policy Officer, Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission - Early establishment work program
Melbourne
FULL TIME
September 23, 2024
View Job Description
Albury Wodonga Health
Enrolled Nurse - Pathway to Acute Practice (PAP) Program
FULL TIME
September 23, 2024
View Job Description
SA Government -SA HEALTH
CAMHS CLINICIAN - GRADUATE PROGRAM
CONTRACT
September 23, 2024
View Job Description
Albury Wodonga Health
Registered Nurse - Pathway to Acute Practice (PAP) Program
FULL TIME
September 23, 2024
View Job DescriptionSee What’s New: SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Job Opportunities

SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA ADVISOR
Adelaide
CONTRACT
November 8, 2024
View Job Description
SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
DIRECTOR - LEARNING, EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION ACADEMY
Adelaide
CONTRACT
November 8, 2024
View Job Description
SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
CONTRACT MANAGER
Adelaide
CONTRACT
November 1, 2024
View Job Description
SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
SENIOR CHANGE ANALYST
Adelaide
CONTRACT
October 18, 2024
View Job Description
SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
LEAD PROJECT OFFICER
Adelaide
CONTRACT
October 18, 2024
View Job DescriptionNew Job Alerts

Eastern Health
Clinical Risk Manager Medication Safety & Senior Pharmacist QUM
Box Hill
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Eastern Health
Deputy Clinical Director Spectrum
Richmond
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description


Epworth Healthcare
Senior Mental Health Intake Clinician - Psych / OT / SW / Mental Health Nursing
Camberwell
CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job Description

Beacon Lighting
Full Time Lighting Designer / Sales Associate
Claremont
FULL TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description
Just Better Care
Registered Nurse/Package Manager
Richmond
PART TIME & CONTRACT
November 19, 2024
View Job DescriptionIrises Support Services
Occupational Therapist
Essendon
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 19, 2024
View Job Description