So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50000 lives and counting.

Thats how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the states leading not-for-profits were making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and were growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you

Join us as an Assessment Worker and be part of something bigger.

What youll do

As an Assessment Worker in Foster Care you will play a vital role in shaping the future of children and young people in South Australia. You will conduct competency and strengths-based assessments with prospective foster carers ensuring they are equipped to provide trauma-informed culturally responsive care. Your work will directly support families in understanding the assessment process and help to build their knowledge and capacity to meet the diverse needs of children in care.

Youll be part of a team committed to cultural safety and inclusion working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families. Your expertise will help ensure every childs identity safety and kinship connections are respected and nurtured.

This is a full-time ongoing position based at our Head Office in Hindmarsh with travel across Adelaide.

Youll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

Conducting competency-based assessments using approved tools to evaluate foster care applicants

Supporting families to understand and navigate the assessment process with empathy & clarity

Ensuring cultural safety and responsiveness in all interactions

Collaborating with specialists to ensure best outcomes for children and young people

Recommending applications for approval or non-approval based on thorough trauma-informed evaluations

What youll bring

To thrive in this role you will have:

A tertiary qualification in Social Work

ACWA Step by Step Accreditation or the ability to meet accreditation requirements

Extensive knowledge of the Child Protection sector including relevant legislation and compliance frameworks & exceptional writing skills

Demonstrated experience conducting competency-based assessments

Why AnglicareSA

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day and we want you to feel valued for it.

Heres what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

So many lives right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role youll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. Thats something to be proud of.

So many ways for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

So much compassion and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA youll never feel alone. Youll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good and youll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

Make your pay go further with salary packaging options including novated leasing plus savings on health insurance motor vehicles opticians pharmacy and gym memberships

Find a better balance with flexible work options including working from home part-time work compressed working weeks and flexible working hours for some roles

Grow your skills and career with learning programs professional development pathways and education assistance

Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program confidential employee assistance program chaplaincy services domestic and family violence support and more

Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation) personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA and help us change lives and communities.

To apply simply click the Apply* button and submit your application by Friday 5th December (direct applications only no agencies please).

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

For more information please contact Sarah Recruitment Business Partner at Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences to skills and knowledge to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSAs Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment bank account details or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.