Social Worker at Defence Australia

Job Description:

Latest job information from Defence Australia for the position of Social Worker. If the Social Worker vacancy in South Australia matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Base pay range

A$95,187.00/yr - A$108,734.00/yr

The Role

The APS 6 Social Worker is responsible for providing support to all vulnerable persons engaging in the reporting and investigation process through the Military Police. The Social Worker provides an opening for the victim/survivor to discuss any concerns they may have regarding the investigative process, as well as conducting needs assessment that may be related to their psychosocial or health needs. The Social Worker also identifies risks and provides short‑term therapeutic interventions. The APS 6 Social Worker role will be based at an ADF initial training facility in support of Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS) Recommendation 2.

• Working directly with victims to empower informed decisions and provide support
• Prioritising victim safety and wellbeing
• Providing specialised advice to investigators
• Working collaboratively with investigators conducting sexual offence investigations
• Providing specialised training for the unit
• Conducting stakeholder engagement and debriefing of investigators
• Contributing to policy development, quality assurance and internal research projects

About our Team

• The Sexual Offence Response Team (SORT) is a multi‑disciplinary investigation capability comprising of an Australian Defence Force Investigators (ADFI) and Social Workers.
• The SORT is implementing the principles of Trauma Informed Care Framework and victim centric approach when conducting sexual offence investigations. This method is expected to improve outcomes for the victims of sexual offences, the investigative process and to preserve the capability of the Australian Defence Organisation.
• The SORT approach in dealing with sexual offences investigations is to incorporate best practices that relate to victims care and recovery, as well as achieving best evidence from people impacted by trauma or highly vulnerable people.
• The SORT team provides support directly to all Joint Military Police Stations (JMPS) around Australia, or any other areas of operations where the ADF exists.

Our Ideal Candidate

The Sexual Offence Response Team (SORT) is focused on supporting the victim/survivor, minimising harm, and mitigating additional secondary trauma during an investigation. The successful candidate requires an advanced understanding of the trauma informed care framework and the principle of person centricity, which is critical to Defence’s harm minimisation efforts.

• Have a well‑developed understanding of the impacts of trauma;
• Have a minimum two years post‑qualifying practice experience working directly with individuals who have experienced trauma associated with sexual assault or similar experience in a trauma support setting.
• Conduct practice that is trauma informed, person centric and strengths based.
• Possess the ability to work within the constraints of prescribed policies and guidelines.
• Be willing and able to conduct travel, which may be interstate and at times international.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Current State of Territory Working with Vulnerable People/Children check.
• Be willing and able to contribute to after hours support for initial reporting by vulnerable individuals.

The office locations for these 3 positions are;
For a successful applicant outside of these locations, relocation assistance may be provided in accordance with policy.

Application Closing Date

Sunday 9 November, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/08079/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative, Other, and General Business

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services

Job Info:

• Company: Defence Australia
• Position: Social Worker
• Work Location: South Australia
• Country: AU

How to Submit an Application:

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