Program Officer
Department for Child Protection SA
Posted 6 days ago
Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available
Remuneration: $76,561 - $80,256
Role Details:
Bring your passion for people, projects, and purpose to the Department for Child Protection as a Program Officer - Volunteer Program. In this dynamic role, you'll help shape and strengthen how volunteers support children, families, and communities across South Australia. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Volunteer Coordinators, you'll contribute to innovative strategies, community partnerships, and projects that make a real difference. If you love variety, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes, this is the role for you.
In this role, you will
Support Volunteer Coordinators across the region with advice and practical guidance.
Develop and implement volunteer management and engagement strategies.
Review and improve volunteer policies, systems, and procedures.
Contribute to marketing initiatives to attract and celebrate volunteers.
To be successful
You are an organised and proactive professional who enjoys collaborating with people from all walks of life. You bring strong communication, planning, and analytical skills, allowing you to manage competing priorities and deliver results with confidence.
Your ability to build relationships and think strategically helps you connect ideas, people, and programs to achieve shared goals. You care about creating a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone involved in the volunteer space.
If you're ready to make a genuine impact and grow your career with purpose, 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: Rebecca Sowter - Manager Regional on 0428 427 981 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: 1 November 2025 11:00 PM
About Department for Child Protection SA
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