Senior Project Officer
2 days ago
Role Status: Full-time term vacancies available until 19 April 2026
Remuneration: $98,478 - $104,165
Role Details:
Join the Department for Child Protection as a Senior Project Officer based in Adelaide, working within the Out of Home Care Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and implementation of complex and strategic projects that enhance service delivery and outcomes for children and young people. Collaborating with internal and external partners, you'll drive quality, innovation and best practice in trauma-informed care, ensuring that programs and policies meet community needs and align with DCP's vision for better futures.
In this role, you will
- Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of strategic projects that improve service delivery and outcomes for children and young people.
- Develop evidence-based policies, guidelines and procedures that support quality practice and continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery.
- Analyse complex data and research to inform decision-making, reporting and service planning.
- Provide expert advice, reports and recommendations to inform strategic and operational directions within Out of Home Care.
To be successful
You will bring proven experience in leading and managing complex projects within a policy or service delivery environment, coupled with a strong understanding of child protection and trauma-informed practice. Your ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategic initiatives will be essential in ensuring the success of key projects within Out of Home Care.
As a confident communicator and relationship builder, you will engage effectively with a range of stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive service improvements. Your analytical and problem-solving skills will enable you to translate insights into meaningful actions that enhance outcomes for children, young people 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.
What we offer:
- 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 'apply' button.
Enquiries: Heidi Brook - Manager of Out of Home Care, Operational Support on or email:
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: 1 December :00 PM
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