Port Lincoln/Galinyala (“place of sweet water”) is a regional coastal town with a population of 16,000 people. It is situated on Boston Bay, one of the largest protected natural harbours in the world.
The surrounding area of Eyre Peninsula is the traditional home to the Barngarla, Nauo and Wirangu people and was settled by non-indigenous people in 1839. A further influx of migrants from Southern European from 1950-1980 expanded the regional focus from agricultural to extensive global commercial fishing enterprises.
The multicultural influences on the town are reflected in the architecture of buildings, landscapes, festival events, award-winning wineries, and globally recognised seafood production. The region is physically characterised by rolling hills, coastal cliffs, sand dunes, surf beaches, small country towns, national parks, and agricultural holdings.
Port Lincoln is known internationally as the seafood capital of Australia, hosting the largest fishing fleet in the southern hemisphere, and home to the Southern Bluefin Tuna, Prawn, Rock Lobster, Mussel, Abalone and Oyster industries. These industries contribute millions of dollars to the state’s economy and employs thousands of people in industry roles or support industries.
The outlying smaller towns in the region host leading global aquaculture ventures in Kingfish farming and exploratory ventures into global methane beef feedlot supplements, targeting the region for future expansion and increased growth.
Port Lincoln is situated 647 km from Adelaide and takes approximately 7 hours to drive. It is also serviced by air direct from Adelaide. Flights run several times a day.
The area is a thriving international tourist destination with unique experiences including fishing charters, shark cage diving and swimming with the sea lions. Port Lincoln is also known for award-winning wines and culinary tours making it a seafood lover’s paradise.
The area has a semi-arid climate with summers being mild to warm. Sea breezes generally keep the temperature around 30 degrees celcius. During the winter months, the temperature can vary from 16-26 degrees.
The thriving art community hosts regular art shows and community concerts in the Nautilus theatre, while the cinema, aquatic and sporting centre, gyms, yoga studios and sporting clubs, along with dirt car racing and go kart tracks, give many opportunities for regular family entertainment.
Working for the Department for Child Protection in Port Lincoln
The Port Lincoln office is situated within a newly renovated workspace in the town centre business hub close to essential services, cafes, restaurants and hotels.
As a member of this team you will work within a thriving environment of supportive and passionate professionals delivering services and contributing to improving outcomes for families and children throughout the Eyre Peninsula community. You will also work with and develop strong partnerships with other internal and external partners.
The Port Lincoln office currently employs approximately 24 people and is a quick one-minute walk from the foreshore beach, offering opportunities for enjoy relaxing lunch breaks watching the seals and dolphins playing in the bay.
Return to Working with us in Regional SA page to see benefits available in other regions. To see currently available regional opportunities go to the DCP Jobs Board.