Senior Business Support Officer

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Child Protection Full time $67,589 - $72,333 per year

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 18 December 2026.

Remuneration: $67,589 - $72,033

Role Details:

Join us at the Department for Child Protection across various locations as we expand our team with dedicated professionals committed to providing high-quality support services that help protect and strengthen children, families, and communities.

We're seeking skilled Senior Business Support Officers to provide efficient, effective, and comprehensive administrative services across human resources, payroll, finance, and general administration to support the Directorate. Multiple positions are available in the Adelaide CBD and Morphett Vale, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide a wide range of administrative support relating to human resources, including maintaining files, staff audits and supporting recruitment and selection processes.
  • Monitor and process payroll data in a 24/7 shift environment (where required), ensuring accuracy in line with industrial instruments, roster records and entitlements.
  • Deliver effective administrative support within the Directorate by providing leadership, training, and allocating tasks to ASO2 staff members.
  • Manage purchasing and reimbursement requirements for staff in line with approved guidelines, liaising with Corporate and Financial Services as needed.
  • Provide financial support to the Business Manager, including invoicing, assisting with approvals and contributing to monthly management reporting.

To be successful:

You can manage competing priorities and a varied workload while meeting deadlines and using initiative. You bring experience across payroll, finance, human resources, facilities and records management, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.

You work well as part of a team, build effective relationships and communicate clearly while maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information. You can analyse problems, identify solutions and deliver accurate, high-quality administrative support.

If you are organised, proactive and committed to supporting a team that makes a real difference, 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.

What We Offer:

  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
  • Strong commitment to learning and development.
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
  • Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
  • Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Ellie Sutton, Acting Business Manager, Residential 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: 8 September :00 PM

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