Clinical Practice and Project Lead

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Department for Child Protection Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Looking for a dynamic role that drives staff development, promotes best practices, and supports continuous improvement in service delivery?

The Learning, Excellence and Innovation Academy is seeking a Clinical Practice and Project Lead to join their team at the Keswick office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

  • Supporting departmental growth by creating and delivering comprehensive learning and development programs across all disciplines.
  • Providing advice to management on enhancing and redesigning professional service delivery to meet client needs and demand.
  • Promoting best practice approaches to drive continuous improvement and uphold high service standards that align with organisational values.
  • Developing strategies that help staff consistently apply critical thinking and reflective practice in their daily work.
  • Supporting quality case management and outcomes for children under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive through training and reflective leadership.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Experience in delivering clear and effective verbal and written communication to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Competence in leading a culturally responsive practice including delivering training and providing mentorship.
  • Experience in identifying opportunities to enhance departmental processes through active participation in improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge at leading and developing staff to achieve quality results by providing appropriate learning and development programs.
  • Proficiency in identifying and implementing networking strategies to promote communication and knowledge sharing.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge to drive clinical excellence and lead impactful projects, 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.

The Learning, Excellence and Innovation Academy provides the DCP workforce with a number of training and professional development opportunities. Our purpose is to build the capability and expertise of the workforce in order to improve safety, wellbeing and permanence outcomes for children and young people.

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).

Essential Qualifications:

AHP (Allied Health Professional)  - Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists  - appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the appropriate professional association.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions, please click on the `apply' button.

Enquiries: Sarah Kritikos, Manager on or email:

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Application Close: 24 August :00 PM



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