TEAM LEADER - CARER PAYMENTS

Nilsrinaldi; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Health & fitness perks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) in South Australia seeks a Team Leader - Carer Payments to lead a team delivering Carer Payments and related financial services, ensuring program goals are met.

This full-time, temporary role offers opportunities to identify opportunities, develop staff, and provide expert guidance across the organisation, contributing to positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff and developing teams.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Experience managing financial and administrative functions to support organisational needs.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of funding and financial reporting, risk management and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of Carer Payments and related services, meeting program goals and performance targets.
• Lead a team to deliver quality services and support staff development.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems and services, including resource management and reporting.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, providing expert advice and guidance.
• Manage operational resources and service delivery to achieve positive client outcomes.

Skills

Staff management

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Financial reporting

Funding knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 16 July 2027

Lead a team to deliver outcomes that have meaningful impact

Drive service improvements through insight and informed decisions.

Our Finance and Corporate Services directorate is seeking an organised professional with a genuine focus on people for the role of Team Leader - Carer Payments. Working collaboratively, you will oversee the administration of Carer Payments and related financial services, supporting the delivery of a vital program within the Department for Child Protection.

With scope to identify opportunities and improve services, you can use your analytical approach and leadership skills in a role where your contribution is valued and your work makes a difference.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the administration of Carer Payments and related services, meeting program goals and performance targets
• Lead a team to deliver quality services and support staff development
• Drive continuous improvement of systems and services, including resource management and reporting
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, providing expert advice and guidance
• Manage operational resources and service delivery to achieve positive client outcomes.

About you:

• You have experiencemanaging staff, buildingpositive team environmentsand supporting professionaldevelopment
• You can identify opportunities to improve service delivery and implement effective strategies
• Your experience includes managing effective financial and administrative functions to support organisational needs
• You bring excellent communication skills and can build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
• You have strong knowledge of funding and financial reporting, with the ability to analyse information, manage risk and deliver practical solutions.

If you’re driven by the details and looking to lead, we welcome your application.

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 Rebecca Lang - Manager, Performance and Finance [phone] [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.