Careers in DCP

For decades, communities across the NPY Lands - including those in South Australia - have called for a more connected and culturally grounded approach to supporting children and families across borders.

This National Reconciliation Week, the Department for Child Protection recognises the strength of those voices and the importance of walking forward together.

Now, Ngura Kutju — meaning “one place” — is bringing that vision to life.

Based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), this pilot brings together child protection workers from South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, alongside NPY Women's Council, in a co-located team supporting families across the tri-state region.

This milestone reflects many years of collaboration between governments, communities and NPY Women’s Council, grounded in listening, respect and shared commitment to better outcomes for children and families.

By working side-by-side, we are strengthening information sharing, improving coordination, and creating clearer pathways of support for families living across the NPY Lands — recognising the importance of culture, connection to Country and community leadership.

Ngura Kutju is a powerful example of what reconciliation in action looks like: genuine partnership, shared understanding, and solutions shaped by the knowledge and experience of Aboriginal communities.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?

There’s still time to take the first step towards a career that matters.

We’re looking for empathetic, resilient people who want to support children and young people in care. We’ll support you with paid training, mentoring, and a nationally recognised qualification.

📅 Our next online information session isn't until 5 August 2026. Until then, you can:

🔹 Learn more about the role: bit.ly/About-ChildYouthWorker
🔹 Apply at any time through our Career Portal: bit.ly/DCP-Career-Portal

Vacancies are available across South Australia.

Get paid to learn. Build a meaningful career. Help young people thrive.

Being a Child and Youth Worker is more than just a job.

If you live in the Upper Spencer Gulf and you're interested in ways to give back to your community, come see the DCP Volunteer team at Whyalla today!

⏰ We'll at the Whyalla Recreation Centre, Racecourse Rd, Whyalla Norrie, until 2pm.

Find out more about our volunteering program 👇
https://ow.ly/E4is50YYx0E

Temporary, entry-level vacancy → Taikurtirna Warri-Apinthi Practitioner

Join our Aboriginal Policy and Services Directorate until the end of this calendar year to play a crucial role in collaborating with families and communities to identify appropriate placement and support options.

🔗 Download the full role description and apply today: https://ow.ly/zGXL50Z2ZV1

❗Need help applying? Download our free resources for job seekers: https://ow.ly/Rix550Z2ZUZ

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?

As a Child & Youth Worker, you can support vulnerable children and young people while gaining a nationally recognised qualification paid for by us.

You’ll build practical skills, make a genuine difference, and be part of a team helping young people learn, grow and thrive.

𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
🕡 6:30pm tonight
⏱️ Duration: 1 hour plus Q&A
📧 Register: [email protected]

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Hear from our recruitment and training teams, ask questions, and find out whether this rewarding career could be the right fit for you.

Just in → Procurement Officer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to play a key role in delivering procurement advice and support, developing and monitoring procurement plans, and guiding end-to-end procurement processes.

🔗 Download the full role description and apply today: https://ow.ly/HXH950Z22N9

𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀.

If you've worked or volunteered with young people, your experience could give you the EDGE to become a Child and Youth Worker.

Join our next online information session to learn about:

✔ Paid training and qualifications
✔ Full-time, part-time and casual vacancies across SA
✔ Career pathways and job security
✔ What it's really like to work in the role

No qualification? You'll earn while you learn. We pay for your study while you work.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Duration: 1 hour plus Q&A
RSVP for details: [email protected]

Hear from our recruitment and training teams, plus a current Child & Youth Worker.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a chance to explore whether this rewarding career could be right for you.

Entry-level, ongoing role → Administrative Support Officer

Step into a multidisciplinary role balancing administration, finance and fleet coordination. This entry-level position with our Assets and Facilities team is full-time and ongoing, with a mix of office duties and occasional property and site inspections, offering variety between office and field work.

🔗 Download the full role description and apply today: https://ow.ly/mXop50YYwEB

❗Need help applying? Download our free resources for job seekers: https://ow.ly/kOZk50YYwEI

Executive leadership role → Chief Procurement Officer

This is a newly structured role, established to ensure dedicated, specialist leadership of the procurement function as we embark on large-scale service redesign, complex market engagement, and forward procurement planning.

Apply online at https://ow.ly/bcCC50Z1rIC