Reunification Services Lead — Reform & Impact

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

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.