Senior Business Support Officer

One-year assignment with possible extension.
Support staff and managers with payroll, HR and finance processes.
Employer contribution of 12% towards your superannuation.
Join us at the Department for Child Protection 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 a
Senior Business Support Officer
to provide efficient, effective, and comprehensive administrative services across human resources, payroll, finance, and general administration to support the Directorate. Based in our Adelaide CBD office, 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.
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.
Maintain and improve administrative systems and records, including HR, finance, correspondence, and office processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
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.
Special Conditions
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key selection criteria
and
special conditions
, please click on the attached role description.
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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.
Contact Us
Enquiries to Sophie Sharma, Business Manager
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 LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following as part of your application:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding 4 pages).
Cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies/key selection criteria (not exceeding 2 pages).
Prepare 2 referees (at least one should be your current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
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