lead project officer

1 week ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $108,109 - $116,864 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 702822

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

Remuneration: $108,109 - $116,864

Role Details:

Are you ready to use your project skills to make a real difference? The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Lead Project Officer to join our team in Adelaide. In this role, you'll take ownership of projects that drive legislative change and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. You'll collaborate with leaders across DCP and government, applying your expertise to deliver complex and rewarding initiatives. If you're looking for a career where your skills have purpose and impact, this is it.

In this role, you will

  • Lead and manage projects that deliver positive outcomes for children and families.
  • Monitor, evaluate and report on project progress to achieve results on time.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across DCP and government.
  • Provide expert advice and clear written reports to leaders.
  • Apply policy and legislative understanding to complex work.

To be successful

You are an experienced project professional who thrives in complex environments. You bring proven ability to lead and deliver successful projects, applying judgement and initiative to keep work on track. Your strong organisational skills help you manage competing priorities with confidence.

You are skilled at building relationships and working with diverse stakeholders. You can translate complex policy and legislative frameworks into practical action. Your communication is clear and engaging, and you know how to bring people together to achieve results. 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 6:00 PM

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