Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 15 May 2026
Remuneration: ASO3 ($67,589 - $72,033 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to join our team in the Office of Professional Practice.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Providing effective and comprehensive administrative support service relating to human resources.

Liaising with Departmental Workforce Management and Payroll Services in regard to staff audits, payroll enquiries and related issues.

Conducting minor reviews of existing administrative systems, practices and procedures and suggesting recommendations.

Assisting with budget and cash flow projections, budget preparation, salary estimates, cash flow and monthly expenditure reports.

Providing an effective financial support service including invoicing, purchase order management and monthly management reporting requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the ability to manage a high and varied workload, organise priorities, meet deadlines and take initiative.

Experience in providing administrative support relating to finance and budget requirements, human resources, facilities and records management.

Proficiency in following procedures and processes to avoid errors, take corrective action to minimise mistakes and have high attention to detail.

Experience in identifying and analysing problems through investigation, research and consultation to provide effective solutions.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

If you are passionate about providing support to others, 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: Kat Haller, Directorate Business Manager on (08) 8226 7364 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: 7 June 2025 11:00 PM