Description:
Department for Child ProtectionJob reference: 660443
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 26 December 2025
Remuneration: ASO5 ($85,790 - $95,413 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Workforce Manager to join on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Providing high-level advice to a broad range of stakeholders regarding employment contracts and payroll documentation.
- Developing effective practices and procedures to support the employment and induction of new employees.
- Adhering to WHS policies by reporting incidents, hazards and injuries whilst coordinating with various stakeholders.
- Enhancing the effectiveness of business practices by reviewing existing procedures and implementing appropriate changes.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in reporting budget allocations, with knowledge of government accounting standards, policies and practices.
We are looking for an individual with a proven ability to develop strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
If you can communicate effectively and have a strong commitment to improving existing business practices, then we would strongly encourage you to apply for this role.
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 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 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 desired capabilities and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Jo-Anne Mulcahy, Directorate Business Manager on (08) 8226 6741 or email: jo-anne.mulcahy@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: 29/03/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO5 Workforce Manager, Out of Home Care.pdf
- DCP Job Application Guide v1-3.pdf
Flexibility Statement
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.