Lead Project Officer, Reunification Services

Department for Child Protection, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A collaborative team environment

Flexible working options

Recognition and Growth

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection, South Australia is seeking a Lead Project Officer, Reunification Services to drive a coordinated approach to reunification services and improve outcomes for children and families.

Based in the Adelaide CBD, you will monitor contract performance, optimised capacity management, and support the implementation of legislative changes in partnership with practice areas, service providers and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading service reform and delivering projects aligned with strategic objectives.
• Understanding governance, financial accountability, and contract management in a government context.
• Ability to analyse data, provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Clear communicator with ability to prepare briefs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead reunification service reform, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop service models and contract arrangements with measurable outcomes.
• Analyse demand, capacity and resources to inform decisions.
• Prepare strategic advice and reports on performance and funding.
• Coordinate service delivery across government and community sectors.

Skills

Service reform leadership

Contract management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Report writing

Job description

Lead Project Officer, Reunification Services

Salary Range: $116,089 - $125,490

Full-time temporary vacancy for 12 months

We are seeking a Lead Project Officer, Reunification Services to drive a coordinated approach to reunification services and improve outcomes for children and families. Based in the Adelaide CBD, you will monitor contract performance, optimise capacity management, and support the implementation of legislative changes in partnership with practice areas, service providers and key stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic reform across the child protection system. The role will suit someone who enjoys managing projects, building strong partnerships and implementing continuous improvement approaches to improve outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead reunification service reform, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop service models and contract arrangements, with clear measures to understand impact and outcomes
• Analyse demand, capacity, and available resources to inform decision-making
• Prepare strategic advice and reports to guide decisions on service performance, funding, and system improvement
• Work across government and community sectors to coordinate service delivery.

About you:

• You have experience leading service reform and delivering projects aligned with strategic objectives
• You understand governance, financial accountability, contract management and project management principles in a South Australian Government context
• You build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and use negotiation skills to manage complex and sensitive issues
• You can gather and analyse data, conduct research and apply findings to inform decisions and assess performance
• You are a proactive problem-solver who can identify opportunities, navigate uncertainty and drive continuous improvement
• You communicate clearly and prepare reports, briefings and advice for a range of audiences.

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
• 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.

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