Program Officer, Aboriginal Workforce

2 days ago

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

**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 692026
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Status**: Full-time ongoing vacancy

**Remuneration**: $85,790 - $95,413 + 12% Superannuation

**_Please disregard the 'Open to Everyone', this position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984._**

**Looking for a role that enables you to have a positive impact on the recruitment and retention of the Aboriginal workforce?**

The Directorate for People and Culture have an exciting opportunity for a **Program Officer** to join their team on a full-time ongoing basis.

**In this role, you will be**:

- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies, policies and programs relating to the Aboriginal workforce.
- Supporting the development of cultural support and mentoring initiatives.
- Providing advice to relevant stakeholders in matters pertaining to Aboriginal Employment.
- Facilitating the identification of roles suitable for pool recruitment, advertising and selection processes within the department.
- Coordinating the administration and recruitment of Aboriginal Traineeship and Cadetship programs.

**About You**:
We are looking for a team player who is passionate about making a positive impact on the recruitment and retention of our Aboriginal workforce and has the following capabilities:

- High level communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in reviewing existing work practices, systems and procedures in pursuit of best practice opportunities.
- Proficiency in analysing and solving complex problems whilst displaying initiative.
- High level of IT skills to develop briefing papers and written reports.
- The ability to engage with Aboriginal staff, organisations and community to develop and maintain effective networks.

**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. We do this by working together with our key partners to respond to abuse and neglect, keep children and young people safe from further harm, help them heal from trauma and reach their full potential. Our vision is for all children and young people to grow up safe, healthy, connected and feeling loved so that they reach their full potential.

**There are many benefits to working with DCP, including**:

- Career progression tailored to your goals with opportunities for skill development and metro and/or regional movement across the department.
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
- Culturally appropriate and independent counselling for you and your family through the department’s Employee Assistance Program.
- Free annual flu vaccination for you.
- Access to Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).

**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**: 27/08/2025 11:00 PM

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