LEAD PROJECT OFFICER

Child Protection; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working options

Paid Parental Leave

Recognition and Growth

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Résumé du poste

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Adelaide CBD invites applications for a Lead Project Officer to drive projects that support South Australian carers. Based in the Adelaide CBD, you’ll use research, policy development and coordination to deliver meaningful work across multiple initiatives.

You will work independently with direction as priorities shift, manage competing demands, and contribute to policy and project delivery that makes a real difference for families and carers.

Qualifications

• Experience researching and analyzing to inform policy development.
• Ability to deliver strategic and operational outcomes in a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication for briefings and advice.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding best practice in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and implementation of projects with plans, priorities and timeframes.
• Researching and monitoring developments in child protection practice, policy and legislation.
• Preparing high-quality briefings and reports for management and executives.
• Consulting with government agencies, service partners and key stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Contributing to policy and strategic initiatives, including legislative reform and project proposals.

Connaissances

Research

Policy development

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Description du poste

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 24 September 2027

Work collaboratively to develop projects that make an impact

Engage with senior leaders and government partners on key initiatives.

Join our Outof Home Caredirectorate as aLead Project Officerand contribute toprojects designed tosupport South Australiancarers. Based in the Adelaide CBD, you’ll work across multiple projects, drawing on your research, policy development and coordination skills to deliver work with a clear purpose. You’ll have theopportunity to workacross a rangeof strategic initiatives, broaden your experiencein policy andproject delivery, andcontribute to meaningfuloutcomes for carers.

This role will suit someone who can work independently, take direction when needed and stay agile as priorities shift. You’ll be comfortable managing competing demands, navigating change and moving between different pieces of work as new priorities emerge. If you enjoyvariety and wantto apply yourproject skills towork that matters, we welcome yourapplication.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of projects, managing plans, priorities and timeframes


• Researching and monitoring developments in child protection practice, policy and legislation


• Preparing high-qualitybriefings and reports for management and executives


• Consulting with government agencies, service partners and key stakeholders to support project outcomes


• Contributing to policy and strategic initiatives, including legislative reform and project proposals.

About you:

• You haveexperience undertaking research and analysis to inform policy development


• You canidentify and deliver strategic and operational outcomes in a changing environment


• You communicateconfidently and concisely, both verbally and in writing, including when providing briefings and advice


• You managecompeting priorities effectively, balancing your workload and meeting established deadlines


• You understandbest practice in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to promote the safety and wellbeing of children.

What’s in it for you – Perks 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 acurrent 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 Belinda Trimboli - Manager, Projects and Program Strategy 0447 807 403 [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.