Manager, Workforce Strategy and Organisational Development
1 week ago
**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 693789
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**Role Status**: Full-time term vacancy until 12 June 2026
**Remuneration**: $127,859 per annum + 12% Superannuation
**Role Details**
**Looking for role which enables you to lead the design and delivery of future focused workforce strategies?**
The Directorate for People and Culture is seeking a **Manager** to join and form a central component of our Workforce Strategy and Organisational Development Unit.
The Manager, Workforce Strategy and Organisational Development is responsible for leading the development and implementation of workforce strategies to support the mission of the department to protect and care for children and young people. In this role, you will be providing expert leadership across workforce planning, organisational development, capability building, cultural reform and change management. You will forge strong relationships with senior leaders, operational managers, external partners and cross-government forums to advance workforce priorities and influence reform.
You will play a key role in implementing initiatives that strengthen the ability to attract, develop and retain a skilled, diverse and resilient workforce, particularly in frontline child protection roles and regional and remote areas. You will also be leading Aboriginal workforce priorities by increasing Aboriginal representation across the department and in leadership roles and contributing to Closing the Gap commitments for the department.
**To be successful in this role, you will have the following capabilities**:
- Experience in managing teams and providing clear guidance and directions to team members from diverse backgrounds.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience in developing and implementing a range of people and culture and change management programs.
- Knowledge of workforce processes, policies and the factors that support or hinder effective employee transitions.
**Our Purpose**
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.
- Access to Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).
**Special Conditions**
**Essential**:a tertiary qualification relevant to Human Resources or Organisational Development, or equivalent experience.
To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
To **apply** for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
**Applications close**: 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
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