senior project officer

1 week ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $98,478 - $104,165 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 702853

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 24 September 2027

Remuneration: $98,478 - $104,165

Role Details:

Make your mark on projects that drive meaningful reform. The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead initiatives that strengthen services for children and families across South Australia. Based in Adelaide, you will shape strategy, provide high-level advice, and guide colleagues to deliver projects with real impact. This is your opportunity to influence positive change, mentor others, and be recognised for your expertise in a role that truly makes a difference.

In this role, you will

  • Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of strategic projects.
  • Provide expert advice and analysis to guide decisions and reforms.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and project documentation.
  • Mentor and support colleagues to build project management capability.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence positive outcomes.

To be successful

You are an experienced leader with a track record of delivering strategic projects in complex environments. You thrive on influencing outcomes, building strong relationships, and driving reforms that make a difference.

You bring high-level analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to mentor and guide colleagues. Your expertise allows you to manage competing priorities, oversee risks, and provide authoritative advice to senior stakeholders. If you are ready to apply your leadership, strategy and mentoring skills to work that matters, 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.

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 (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 key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Naomi O'Connor - Manager Legislation Implementation on or email: Naomi.O'

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: 19/10/2025 11:00 PM

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