assistant project officer

3 days ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $76,000 - $80,000 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 702837

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

Remuneration: $76,561-$80,256

Role Details:

Are you looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? Join the Department for Child Protection as an Assistant Project Officer, based in Adelaide, and support key legislation implementation projects that shape better outcomes for children, young people and families. You will contribute to planning, development, delivery and evaluation of important initiatives, while also building strong relationships with stakeholders. This is your chance to use your project skills in a purposeful role that is both rewarding and impactful.

In this role, you will

  • Support the planning, development and delivery of key projects.
  • Monitor, evaluate and report on project progress and outcomes.
  • Prepare clear reports, briefings and correspondence for managers.
  • Provide high quality executive and administrative support.

To be successful

You bring solid experience in providing project support, with the ability to plan, monitor and report on outcomes. Your strong organisational skills help you manage competing priorities and deliver results on time.

You are a clear communicator who can prepare concise reports and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. You thrive in a team environment, value collaboration and can adapt to sensitive and complex work contexts. Most importantly, you are motivated to apply your skills in a role that improves services and outcomes for children and families.

If this sounds like you, 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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