Job title: Access Worker
Company: Government of South Australia
Job description: Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 581539
Location: 5343 – BERRI
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Part-Time Term Vacancy until 06 September 2024 with a Possibility of Extension, 26 hours per week.
Remuneration: OPS2 ($57,842 – $62,221 p.a.) + 11% Superannuation
Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Access Worker to join the Berri office on a part-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Supervising the safety of children and young people, and facilitating the activities, during access visits.
- Facilitating cooperative behaviour by monitoring, responding to challenging behaviours and using strategies to diffuse conflict.
- Undertaking arrangements to organise meetings and travel, including maintaining the access room or venue, equipment and supplies.
- Providing verbal and written reports on access and collect and report relevant client information.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic individual with the ability to manage workloads, organise, plan and prioritise work activities within tight timelines.
To be successful in this role, you will use your communication skills to work with a range of key stakeholders, including children and their families to effectively plan and coordinate access visits.
You will also have the ability to work collaboratively to develop effective working relationships with peers, staff and stakeholders to deliver quality services.
If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children, young people and families, then apply now.
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: 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: Scott McFeeters, Manager on 08 8595 2400 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: 14/03/2024 11:00 PM
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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.
Expected salary: $57842 – 62221 per year
Location: Berri, SA
Job date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:18:05 GMT
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