Role Details

Looking for a role that enables you to provide high-level strategic leadership in the development and implementation of projects?

The Quality and Safeguarding Directorate is currently seeking a Lead Project Officer to join their team on a full-time term basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Managing the development and implementation of projects to achieve quality outcomes using endorsed project management standards.

Providing an effective consultation service and engage with a broad range of stakeholders to meet their business needs.

Conducting high-level research to support the provision of advice to the continuous improvement of policies, programs and projects.

Participating in the monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure quality outcomes are achieved for clients of the department.

Delivering clear, detailed and timely reports, memos, letters and briefings whilst monitoring appropriate follow-up actions for management.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience in developing, leading and implementing successful programs of work and/or projects.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with a broad range of stakeholders.

Proficiency in delivering strategic and operational outcomes in a sensitive and complex environment.

Proven experience in providing concise and comprehensive written and verbal briefings.

Expertise in demonstrating judgment in the prioritisation of work activities in an environment of competing priorities.

If you are passionate about delivering strategic and operational outcomes, then you are encouraged 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: Nicola Bennett, Manager on 0408 282 665 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 LGBTQI+ 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: 11 August 2025 11:00 PM