Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 5 December 2025.

Remuneration: ASO6 ($98,478 - $104,165 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the Strategy, Partnerships and Reform team on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

Leading the planning, development, and delivery of projects, while preparing clear, high-quality briefings and reports.

Monitoring and advising on trends and best practices in child protection.

Assisting the Senior Manager by providing leadership and guidance to achieve work plans and objectives.

Understanding and applying relevant legislation, including contributing to the development of regulations and official documents.

To be successful:

You will be a confident individual with significant experience in leading project planning, implementation, and outcome monitoring. You will have a proven ability to identify and deliver strategic and operational outcomes in a sensitive and complex environment, along with experience in developing complex policy and conducting thorough analysis and research. Significant experience in leading the development of project planning, implementation, and monitoring is essential.

You will also have strong knowledge and understanding of best practice to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. If you excel at working in a fast-paced environment and managing priorities to achieve key strategic objectives, 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.

What We Offer:

Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family

Strong commitment to learning and development

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Free annual flu vaccination for staff

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities

Special Conditions

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

Enquiries: Tara Kimber, Manager Policy & Projects on 08 8226 3508 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: 24 June 2025 11:00 PM