Senior Practitioner

Department for Child Protection
📍 Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available.

Remuneration: AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052 per annum) / PO2 ($91,565 - $106,074 per annum).

Role Details:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker or Senior Professional Officer to join our team as a Senior Practitioner. Based in Coober Pedy and the APY Lands, this is a unique opportunity to work within a diverse and collaborative team operating on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, delivering vital services to children, young people, and families across remote communities.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification, meaning it may be filled by either a qualified Senior Social Worker (AHP2) or Senior Professional Officer (PO2), depending on the qualifications and suitability of the successful applicant.

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Job Details

  • Location Coober Pedy, South Australia
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 01, 2026