senior business support officer

1 week ago

Keswick, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time $67,589 - $72,333 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 691772

Location: KESWICK

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 6 March 2026

Remuneration: $67,589 - $72,033 per annum + 12% Superannuation

Looking for a dynamic role that enables you to thrive in a supportive environment and strengthen team performance?

The Learning, Excellence and Innovation Academy is seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to join their team at the Keswick office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

  • Supporting human resources functions through maintaining personnel files, assisting with audits, facilitating recruitment, and managing salary data.
  • Conducting reviews on existing administrative systems, practices and procedures and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to support staff with human resources and payroll related enquiries.
  • Contributing to memo preparation, supporting research, collecting and editing report materials and proactively drafting routine correspondence.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Experience in collaborating within a team to communicate effectively, build networks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency at managing a high workload whilst organising priorities to meet deadlines and taking initiative.
  • Experience in delivering clear and effective verbal and written communication.
  • Expertise in following procedures to avoid errors, taking corrective action and maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy of information.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge to streamline processes and support team efficiency, 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.

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 desired capabilities and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Sarah Kritikos, Manager on or email:

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

Applications close: 22/08/2025 11:00 PM

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