BUSINESS MANAGER

Child Protection; Ceduna; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Health & fitness program

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) in South Australia invites applications for a Business Manager based in Ceduna. You will administer a range of business functions including financial management, HR, WHS, IT services and reporting to support high-quality service delivery.

This full-time temporary role requires a tertiary qualification and proven ability to generate budgets, monitor expenditure and implement strategic improvements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in budget allocations and government accounting practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage and liaise with staff at all levels.
• Ability to detect delivery shortfalls and propose sound business solutions.
• Analytical skills to strengthen current systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business support functions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Generate yearly budgets, salary estimates, and monthly expenditure through accurate reporting processes.
• Examine financial data to execute strategic planning on operational frameworks and business risks.
• Provide effective business solutions and improvement outcomes to maintain high-quality service standards.
• Prepare employment contracts, payroll documentation and offer HR advice to office staff.

Skills

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 23 July 2027

Guide robust business practices in the pursuit of prosperity

Execute beneficial business solutions that drive organisational change.

As a Business Manager located in the regional town of Ceduna, you will effectively administer a range of business functions to maintain departmental efficiency. This includes oversight of administrative support, core HR processes, financial management, work health and safety and information technology services. You will also heighten business planning outcomes through strategic and innovative solutions. Your dedication and managerial competencies will ensure existing practices and systems are improved to elevate service delivery.

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field to the job criteria.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee business support functions in a timely and efficient manner


• Generate yearly budgets, salary estimates, and monthly expenditure through accurate reporting processes


• Examine financial data to execute strategic planning on operational frameworks and business risks


• Provide effective business solutions and improvement outcomes to maintain high-quality service standards


• Prepare employment contracts, payroll documentation and offer HR advice to office staff.

About you:

• You possess experience in budget allocations and understand government accounting practices


• You exhibit high-level interpersonal skills to manage and liaise with staff at all levels


• You can effectively detect delivery shortcomings to propose sound business solutions


• You have exceptional analytical skills to strengthen current systems and procedures


• You are a phenomenal written and verbal communicator when creating reports and resolving conflict.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact


• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life


• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family


• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP


• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits


• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family


• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.


• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence and a willingness to drive is essential.

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.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Pia Richter - Manager 0437 152 670 [e-mail]

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.