Role Details

We are currently seeking a Senior Program Officer, Voice of Child Coordinator to join the Strategic Policy, Partnerships and Reform Directorate.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for:

Collaborating with stakeholders on policies, programs, services and decisions that make a positive impact on children and young people.

Providing timely and accurate advice to management and key stakeholders on service strategies, policies, procedures and operational issues.

Monitoring best practices, community trends and key stakeholder perceptions, particularly with regard to children and young people in care.

Preparing high quality written documents, including briefings and reports, for a range of stakeholders within the required deadlines.

Developing processes and guidelines with a view to promoting active participation by managers, supervisors and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience in working under limited direction and dealing with conflicting priorities to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience in engaging, consulting, liaising, negotiating and resolving conflict with a broad range of stakeholders.

Knowledge and understanding of services and service sector capacity in the area of care and protection.

Experience in analysing complex issues, developing practical solutions and proposing actions to solve issues.

If you are looking for an opportunity to have a profound and positive impact on children and young people, then we encourage you to apply.

About the Business

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

There are many benefits to working with DCP, including:

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Paid parental and partner leave.

Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).

Free annual flu vaccination for staff.

Fitness Passport (gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia).

Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Rachel Fitton, Senior Manager on 0419 398 655 or email: [email protected]

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications Close: 12 May 2025 11:00PM