Family Group Conferencing Support Officer
- Port Augusta, SA
- $82,090-87,758 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Job reference: 696168
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Full-time term vacancy until 18 August 2026
Remuneration: $82,090 - $87,758Role Details:Join us at the Department for Child Protection’s Port Augusta office as we grow our team with dedicated professionals supporting families and ensuring children’s voices are heard in key decisions.Discover life and opportunity in Port AugustaExperience the vibrant gateway to the Outback and a thriving regional hub where career and lifestyle create the perfect balance.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,In this role, you will:
- Promote Family Group Conferencing and family-led decision-making as culturally responsive options to achieve safe outcomes for children, young people, and families.
- Provide best practice guidance and advice on FGC and FLDM processes, documentation, and quality standards.
- Lead culturally appropriate practice, offering high-quality advice to support the needs of Aboriginal children and young people.
- Guide best practice work in the unborn child concern/pre-birth phase through FGC referral or FLDM processes.
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:
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 - Pt Augusta on 0437 142 808 or email: tara.blaikie@sa.gov.auThe 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: 16/09/2025 11:00 PMAttachments:
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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.