Due to a critical skills shortage, we are currently considering sponsoring experienced UK-based Social Workers on a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)
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To be considered, applicants must:

1. Have a recognised Social Work qualification from the UK or Australia. Your qualification must give you eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (AASW).  Note that we are not currently considering qualifications from other countries.
2. Have at least three years of post-qualification Social Work experience in the UK or Australia.
3. Be no older than 45 years old.

Find out more about working as a Social Worker for DCP.

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How to apply

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please email DCPrecruitment@sa.gov.au. Include:

• Your current CV or resume
• A cover letter outlining your Social Work experience and areas of practice.

Please note: Due to the high number of enquiries we receive, we can only respond to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.

If you are coming to Australia on your own visa or a partner visa, we have a range of job vacancies from frontline staff to corporate roles.

• You do not need to be a permanent resident or Australian citizen unless the job ad specifically states that it is a requirement.
• You must ensure you have adequate working rights on your visa for the position you are applying for.

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Visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) for information about visas.

Qualifications

• If a role requires a tertiary or other qualification, it will be stated in the job ad.
• Australia does not recognise qualifications from all countries. You can check your qualification through the My eQuals website (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site).