Lead Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time

**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 677198
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Status**: Full-time term vacancy available until 10 October 2025.
**Remuneration**: ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

**Role Details**

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a **Lead Project Officer** to join on a full-time term basis to provide high level strategic leadership and expertise.

**The role is responsible for**:

- Leading the design, development and implementation of projects, policies and procedures to support service reform and quality outcomes.
- Writing clear, well-structured briefings, reports and communication materials within required timeframes.
- Coordinating consultation and engagement with delivery partners, government agencies, advisory groups and community stakeholders.
- Researching, analysing and interpreting data to ensure effective, timely and high-quality project outcomes.
- Supporting the Senior Manager by providing guidance and contributing to team leadership and achievement of goals.

**To be successful**:
You will have a proven ability to work under broad direction and manage conflicting priorities to achieve objectives and meet deadlines within a challenging and changing environment. You will also possess excellent writing skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing concise and comprehensive briefings, reports, and advice on complex issues. A strong knowledge and understanding of best practice in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families is essential, with a focus on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

You will also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment and within a high-profile, complex, and sensitive work context. If you are passionate about making 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 **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**: 24/06/2025 11:00 PM

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