Description:
Department for Child ProtectionJob reference: 655610
Location: 5108 - SALISBURY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-Time Ongoing Vacancy
Remuneration: ASO6 ($98,478 - $104,165 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation
Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Directorate Business Manager to join the North Region Support Office on a full-time ongoing basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Providing a confidential point of contact and advisory service for Supervisors, Managers and Directors in relation to all HR, budgeting and business administration matters in the Directorate.
- Managing operational resources effectively including financial, human resources and general administrative operations.
- Identifying and formulating opportunities for business improvement in line with strategic business planning.
- Monitoring monthly financial reports, expenditure and budget variations to meet budgetary requirements.
About You
We are looking for a confident individual who has the ability to work effectively to achieve positive business results by displaying initiative and sound judgment to identify service delivery improvement and opportunities.
You will also have experience in the planning, preparation and reporting of budget allocations, with knowledge of government accounting standards, policies, and practices.
To be successful in the role you will display leadership by providing advice, support and mentoring as well as disseminating agency knowledge and experience to staff across the region.
If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to business planning, including providing advice and support, then apply now.
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.
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 professional development opportunities to advance your career
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves
- Free annual flu vaccination for staff
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities
- Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Rebecca Sowter, Manager on 0428 427 981 or email: Rebecca.sowter2@sa.gov.au
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.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 10/03/2025 11:00 PM