Role Status: Full-time ongoing position
Remuneration: $108,109 - $116,864 + 12% Super

Role Details:
Are you ready to lead meaningful projects that make a real difference in the lives of children and families across South Australia?

We're looking for a Senior Project Lead to drive complex infrastructure projects supporting the Department for Child Protection's residential care and corporate accommodation services. In this important role, you will take charge of end-to-end project delivery using your expertise in project management, risk, and financial oversight to ensure successful, value-for-money outcomes.

As a subject matter expert and strategic leader, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality facilities that align with government and departmental priorities. Your work will directly support the wellbeing of children and families. This is more than just a job; it's purpose-driven work with real impact.

In this role, you will:

Provide expert project management leadership, evaluation, and policy advice for initiatives within the DCP Corporate Facilities portfolio.

Work collaboratively with Directorates to define project visions, goals, outcomes, and priorities, and implement planning and reporting processes.

Review strategic corporate accommodation needs to support the agency's future requirements, including exploring innovative commercial leasing options to deliver contemporary corporate facilities tailored to DCP's workforce.

Effectively negotiate and resolve complex, sensitive issues with internal stakeholders, external agencies, contractors, and service providers, ensuring best-practice project delivery, fit-for-purpose solutions, and high-performance outcomes.

To be successful:
You have demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in planning, initiating, managing, delivering, and reviewing capital works, facility management, and asset-related projects. You understand the unique accommodation needs of child protection services at an operational level, alongside corporate requirements.

You have proven ability to consult, liaise, negotiate, and manage conflict with tact and diplomacy at all levels. Your written communication is clear and responsive, including reports and Discussion papers. You are skilled at coordinating formal panels and committees and providing expert advice to stakeholders.

If you're ready to work independently and collaboratively, with a drive to lead projects that truly make a difference, 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 key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Andrew Cantley, Manager Assets & Facilities on 0419 672 029 or email: [email protected]

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

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

Applications Close: 10 August 2025 11:00 PM