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Carer Advocate

Applications are invited to join our Carer Advocacy Service team in a part-time Carer Advocate role. 

The Carer Advocate will promote the rights of Foster & Kinship Carers in SA by providing individualised advocacy services, working collaboratively with the Department for Child Protection (DCP), Foster Care agencies, Kinship Care teams in addition to delivering programs and activities to facilitate the voice of Foster & Kinship Carers and improve the family based care system.

  • The role may have intra- and inter-state travel required
  • The role is a part-time, fixed contract until 30 June 2027
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

  • relevant tertiary qualifications i.e. Social Work, Law, Allied Health, Community Services or relevant skills or lived experience
  • knowledge of the child protection system and sector
  • advocacy experience

Applicant Notes

In addition, it is expected that the successful applicant will have:

  • A current South Australian drivers licence
  • A satisfactory SAPOL National police clearance
  • A current Working With Children Check
  • Attended Child Safe Environments training in the past 3 years (or be willing to attend) and maintain this training
  • Australian citizenship or permanent residence status
  • access to a fully maintained, registered and insured motor vehicle

Applications must include a cover letter (2-page maximum), addressed to Sharee Borlace, Senior Advocate, outlining your experience against the selection criteria and a CV with at least two work related referees.

Applications to be emailed to: admin@cfc-sa.org.au

Click here to access the Job Description

For any enquiries, please contact Sharee Borlace, Senior Advocate on 0447 428 167 or email: sharee@cfc-sa.org.au

Applications close 5pm Monday 6th October 2025

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