Full-time term vacancy until 19 December 2025Salary packaging + EAP support for you and your family + 11.5% SuperannuationContribute to policy and strategic initiatives across the departmentThe Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the Strategy, Partnerships and Reform team on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
Leading the planning, development and implementation of projects and coordinating high quality briefings and reports.Monitoring and advising on trends and developments in contemporary, quality child protection practice.Assisting the Senior Manager to provide leadership and advice to achieve work plans and goals.Effectively understanding, engaging with and working within relevant legislation, including the development of regulations or other documentation.About You We are looking for a confident individual who has significant experience in leading project planning, implementation, and outcome monitoring.
Our ideal candidate will be experienced in developing complex policy and conducting thorough analysis and research.
To be successful you will have a proven ability to identify and deliver strategic and operational outcomes in a sensitive and complex environment.
If you excel at working in a fast-paced environment and managing priorities to achieve key strategic objectives, then we would love to hear from you.
Special ConditionsTo find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
What We Offer:Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia.Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families.Strong commitment to learning and development.Paid Parental and Partner Leave.Free annual flu vaccination for staff.Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.Contact UsEnquiries to Emily Farrer, Lead Project Officer 08 8226 7372 ******
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 LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Application InstructionsYou will be required to submit a 2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role, a current resume/curriculum vitae and responses to the questions contained within the application.
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.
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