Chief Practitioner - Department for Child Protection, South AustraliaPosition OverviewThe Chief Practitioner is accountable to the Deputy Chief Executive for providing significant expert practice advice, leadership, and oversight to Child Protection staff with the ultimate aim of achieving safety, stability, and optimal development for children.Key Responsibilities:Drive evidence-based practice and provide expert clinical advice for individual clients and at a system-level.Lead a team of specialists across multiple disciplines to continuously improve evidence-based practice.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver contemporary and ethical practice.Demonstrate a commitment to cultural competence and ensure First Nations self-determination is at the core of practice.Support and improve practice leadership to contribute to the improvement of the service.Qualifications and Experience:To be successful in this role, you will possess specialist practice knowledge relevant to Child Protection, disability service, health, and/or clients with complex needs.A professional qualification in social work, psychology, psychiatry, or a clinical field is essential.Previous experience leading change initiatives, building collaborative partnerships, and risk management will be key to the success of this role.The OrganisationThe Department for Child Protection (DCP) South Australia works in partnership with families, government and non-government organisations, carers, and the community to care for and protect vulnerable children and young people.For more information on the organisation visit: DCP WebsiteTo apply - click 'Quick apply', using reference DCPcpr1024, addressing your cover letter and resume to Kate Wheeler, of Future Leadership, or call for further information.A candidate information pack is available to download by visiting: Candidate Information Pack#J-18808-Ljbffr