ACCESS WORKER

Role Status: Part-time term vacancy offering 22.5 hours per week until 26 December 2025.

Remuneration: OPS2 ($58,709 - $63,154 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Access Worker to join the St Marys Office on a part-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Supervising the safety of children and young people during access visits and facilitate activities.
• Managing cooperative behaviour by responding to challenging behaviours and using conflict resolution strategies.
• Organising meetings and travel arrangements, and maintain the access room, equipment, and supplies.
• Providing verbal and written reports on access and collect relevant client information.
• Delivering inclusive services for Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities by engaging in cultural learning.

To Be Successful:

We are looking for a dynamic individual with the ability to manage workloads, organise, plan, and prioritise work activities within limited timeframes.

To succeed in this role, you will use your exceptional communication skills to engage with key stakeholders, including children and their families, to effectively plan and coordinate access visits.

Additionally, you will collaborate with peers, staff, and stakeholders to develop strong working relationships and deliver quality services.

If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people, and families, then 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:

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family
• Strong commitment to learning and development
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff
• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities

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: Emma Caruso, Supervisor on 08 8177 4400 or email: [email protected]

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.