EOI - DIRECTORATE BUSINESS MANAGER

Child Protection; Adelaide; Híbrido; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) in South Australia is offering a full-time temporary backfill as Directorate Business Manager based in the Adelaide CBD. You will lead the directorate, oversee finance, HR and administrative functions, and ensure effective delivery of services to regional communities across Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Coober Pedy and APY Lands.

You will report to the Regional Director and support a dispersed workforce, driving business

Formación

• Core business functions experience, including client services, HR and financial management in a government context.
• Ability to use initiative and sound judgement to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and practical advisory skills to resolve issues.
• Ability to guide staff and implement organisational policies and values.

Responsabilidades

• Lead business support operations and advise managers and directors.
• Oversee finance, HR and administrative functions to support service delivery quality.
• Maintain effective working relationships across the directorate.
• Identify business improvement opportunities and support staff development.
• Manage resources, budgets and risks in line with policies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Financial management

HR management

Policy and governance

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 19 January 2027

Broaden your perspective through directorate planning and resource management

Expand your professional network and build connections across the region.

Our Far North Far West (FNFW) team is seeking internal expressions of interest for a short-term backfill opportunity as Directorate Business Manager, based in the Adelaide CBD. The FNFW team delivers critical services acrossCeduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Coober Pedyand theAPY Lands, working alongside regional communities to support children, young people and families. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will be responsible for providing leadership across the directorate, supporting high-quality service delivery and operational requirements.

This backfill opportunity offers exposure to the Directorate Business Manager role and would suit someone looking to broaden their skills through leadership experience and supporting a geographically dispersed workforce.
In this role, you will:

• Lead business support operations and provide advice to managers and directors
• Oversee finance, HR and administrative functions to support quality service delivery
• Maintain effective working relationships and communication across the directorate
• Recognise business improvement opportunities and support staff development
• Manage resources, budgets and risks in line with operational requirements and organisational policies.

About you:

• You understand core business functions, including client services, HR, and financial management in a government context
• You use initiative and sound judgement to solve problems and meet deadlines
• You communicate clearly and provide practical advice to resolve issues
• You make considered decisions within your responsibilities, in line with organisational policies and values
• You can guide business support staff by sharing your knowledge and experience.

If you’re looking to extend yourself professionally and develop your leadership skills, submit your internal expression of interest for this short-term backfill opportunity today.

• You must haveacurrent Australian driver’s licence and a willingness to drive.

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 Natasha Athanasiou - Directorate Business Manager 0417 074 901 [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.