Lead Project Officer - Reunification Services

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Salary packaging

Health benefits

Professional development

Fitness and wellness perks

Job summary

Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking a Lead Project Officer for Reunification Services. This full-time temporary role (12 months) focuses on reform, contract management, and coordinating delivery across government and community sectors.

You will monitor performance, optimise capacity, and implement legislative changes in partnership with stakeholders; based in the Adelaide CBD.

Qualifications

• Experience leading service reform and project delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
• Understanding of governance, financial accountability and contract management.
• Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and manage complex issues.
• Data gathering, research and applying findings to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead reunification service reform and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop service models and contracts with clear impact measures.
• Analyse demand, capacity and resources for decision-making.
• Prepare strategic advice and reports on service performance and funding.
• Coordinate service delivery across government and community sectors.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Contract management

Financial accountability

Data analysis

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Job description

Lead Project Officer - Reunification Services

Lead Project Officer - Reunification Services

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 863468
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status:Full-time temporary vacancyavailable for 12 months
Remuneration: ASO7 ($116,089 - $125,490) plus 12%superannuation

We are seeking aLead Project Officer,Reunification Servicesto drive a coordinatedapproach to reunification services and improve outcomes forchildren and families. Based in theAdelaideCBD,you will monitor contract performance, optimisecapacity management, and support the implementation of legislativechanges in partnership with practice areas, service providers andkey stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic reform acrossthe child protection system. The role will suit someone who enjoysmanaging projects, building strong partnerships and implementingcontinuous improvement approaches to improve outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead reunification service reform, planning, and continuousimprovement initiatives
• Develop service models and contract arrangements, withclear measures to understand impact and outcomes
• Analyse demand, capacity, and available resources to informdecision-making
• Prepare strategic advice and reports to guide decisions onservice performance, funding, and system improvement
• Work across government and community sectors to coordinateservice delivery.

About you:

• You have experience leading service reform and deliveringprojects aligned with strategic objectives
• You understand governance, financial accountability,contract management and project management principles in aSouth Australian Government context
• You build productive relationships with diversestakeholders and use negotiation skills to manage complex andsensitive issues
• You can gather and analyse data, conduct research and applyfindings to inform decisions and assess performance
• You are a proactive problem-solver who can identifyopportunities, navigate uncertainty and drive continuousimprovement
• You communicate clearly and prepare reports, briefings andadvice 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 peoplewho are committed to best practice and making a meaningfulimpact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to helpyou balance work and life
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements andopen doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a rangeof pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus accessto more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools acrossAustralia through our Fitness Passport program for you and yourfamily
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee AssistanceProgram services for you and your family.

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role inthe protection of children, young people and their families withinSouth Australia. The department provides support to vulnerablechildren and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

For a successful application you will need to respond to allpoints listed under theyourcapabilitiessectionof the attached roledescription. Please also note anyspecialconditionsthat may be listed.

Want to know more?

ContactKristal Comeadow - Assistant Director,Financial Reform and Strategic Programs for a confidentialdiscussion

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

Flexibility Statement
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.