• Based in UniSA Justice & Society at the City East campus
• Full-time fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
• Starting Salary: $112,143 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and diverse work environment and enjoy managing a varied portfolio of work. You are an excellent communicator and relationship builder who is comfortable working and partnering with stakeholders at all seniority levels. You possess strong operational and project management skills, and are comfortable managing a small professional staff team, as well as working closely with a broader academic and practice team.

About the Centre Manager (ACCP)

As the Centre Manager: Australian Centre for Child Protection (ACCP), you will play a pivotal role in growing ACCP’s positive impact by providing high level management, coordination, and executive support of the centre’s operations and ongoing projects. This will see you lead, mentor and manage a team of dedicated professionals, contribute to various projects, manage relationships with existing partners, provide hands-on business development and project management support, and explore opportunities for new partnerships and collaboration.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To Be Successful You Will Need

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Experience managing multiple, complex projects with various components
• Highly developed communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience generating collaborative opportunities & managing strategic relationships
• Experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic plans

Why Join Us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• High-quality professional development programs and activities
• 17% superannuation and salary packaging
• On-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extra leave benefits

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Henry Ferris, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7179. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 28 May 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

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