SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Flexible working options

Parental & partner leave

Recognition & growth

Salary packaging

Health & fitness perks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and business support to the Manager and the broader team. Based in the Adelaide CBD, you will work across data, reporting, correspondence and business processes to keep operations running effectively.

You will respond to enquiries, manage data and reporting in Excel and other systems, review processes for improvement, support projects and prepare reports and

Qualifications

• Attention to deadlines with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear, professional communication and relationship-building.
• Strong eye for detail and deliver high-quality work.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Confidentiality and inclusive practices in handling information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries and provide a high level of service.
• Manage data and reporting using Excel and other organisational information systems.
• Review administrative systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support research, projects and the preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate office systems and records to support efficient business operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 26 March 2027

Support the systems behind services that protect vulnerable children

Join a purpose-driven organisation with a strong commitment to its people.

Do you excel in Excel? Put your skills to work in a role where your expertise makes a difference.

Our Out of Home Care team is seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to provide high-level administrative and business support to the Manager and broader team. In this role, based in the Adelaide CBD, you will work across data, reporting, correspondence and business processes to help keep operations running effectively.

This is an opportunity to use your strong organisational and administrative skills in a varied role, while contributing to projects, improving business processes and supporting the delivery of effective services across the team.

In this role, you will:

• Respond to enquiries and provide a high level of service
• Manage data and reporting using Excel and other organisational information systems
• Review administrative systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Support research, projects and the preparation of reports and correspondence
• Coordinate office systems and records to support efficient business operations.

About you:

• You manage competing priorities with initiative, flexibility and a focus on meeting deadlines
• You communicate clearly and professionally, building effective working relationships with others
• You have a strong eye for detail and take pride in accurate, high-quality work
• You confidently manage information, data and systems, including Microsoft Office and database applications
• You solve problems thoughtfully, working collaboratively and maintaining confidentiality and inclusive practices.

Bring an organised approach and proactive mindset to the Department for Child Protection.

What’sin it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP,these are just some of the benefitsyou’llenjoy:

• A collaborative team environment,workingalongside 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 –additionalpaid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and opendoors to development across DCP
• SalaryPackaging – 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, fitnesscentresand pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support -confidentialEmployee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

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 Kimberley Carroll - Supervisor 0419 511 846 [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.