About DFC
The Department for Families and Communities is committed to ensuring that all South Australians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's well-being and provide support to people when they need it. They have a broad mandate to work with those who, through circumstance, may be poor, vulnerable, at risk of harm or isolated, – more... to connect them to choices and opportunities. This mission is a privilege and a responsibility. It means working together, and with others, to connect individuals, families and communities to choices and opportunities.
The department is made up of four main service areas:
- Disability SA
- Domiciliary Care SA
- Families SA
- Housing SA
They also work with strategic partners through:
- Community Connect
- Office for the Ageing
- Office for Carers
- Office for Problem Gambling
- Volunteers Unit
The Department for Families and Communities' corporate services in finance, human resources, property, purchasing, risk management and audit support their direct service to customers. They also provide support to the Council for the Care of Children, Child Death and Serious Injury Review Committee and the Guardian for Children and Young People who report directly to the Minister.
Working for DFC is a hugely rewarding experience in whatever role you choose. You will be part of a group of skilled and dedicated professionals who work daily to provide support and services in the areas of housing, care and protection of children and young people, disability and ageing.
The Department for Families and Communities values their workforce and offers their staff a wide variety of career prospects, professional development and support, as well as promotional opportunities and excellent conditions of employment. With work locations all across South Australia you can choose between a city or country lifestyle. – less
