Director - People and Culture

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Role Description
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) is undertaking a significant period of workforce transformation and reform. As Director, People and Culture you will lead the department's human resources strategy, driving change, supporting a values-based culture and strengthening workforce capability to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families across South Australia.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director provides strategic leadership across the full spectrum of human resource functions. This includes organisational development, talent management, workforce planning and reporting, industrial relations and employee wellbeing. The role will lead the implementation of the DCP Workforce Strategy and deliver contemporary, fit-for-purpose HR solutions that enable a high performing and resilient workforce.

A key priority is driving reform and culture change. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking HR leader with experience navigating complex systems, leading strategic workforce initiatives and managing high-impact reform agendas. The ability to build trusted relationships across executive leadership, unions and external partners is essential.

The Director will also play a lead role in advancing workforce strategies that support Aboriginal employment and cultural responsiveness, working in partnership with DCP's Aboriginal Policy and Services Directorate.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a purpose-led department and contribute to work that has a lasting impact for children and families across South Australia.

About the Business
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.

Special Conditions
Essential: An appropriate qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development or related discipline.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applications Close: 7 July 2025 8:30 AM

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