Senior Strategic Advisor To The Chief Executive

Description:

Role Status: Full-Time Ongoing Vacancy Available
Remuneration: ASO8 ($121,107 - $125,679 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) is seeking a Senior Strategic Adviser to join on a full-time ongoing basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Providing specialist and strategic advice on a range of matters relevant to the Child Protection portfolio.
• Exercising a significant level of independent judgement to monitor complex and sensitive matters and proactively provide comprehensive analysis and feedback to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive.
• Leading the review and evaluation of existing policies, standards and practices across the department and identify areas for improvement.
• Delivering high quality project and business outcomes as directed by the Deputy Chief Executive.

About You

We are looking for an expert in providing detailed policy and legislative advice on a range of matters.

To be successful in this role you will be a strong critical thinker with significant analysis skills, capable of devising and implementing practical solutions on complex and sensitive issues.

You will bring your excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with a variety of key stakeholder, write detailed reports and briefings, and conduct successful negotiations.

A keen understanding of the Child Protection portfolio, policy and legislation is ideal, as well as demonstrated experience in handling critical confidential material with tact and diplomacy.

If you are looking for the opportunity to utilise your expertise in contributing to strategic leadership, 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.

Special Conditions

Essential: A degree level qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Policy or Law.

To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Rachael Davies, Principal Executive Officer to the Chief Executive on 08 8226 6847 or email: rachael.davies@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.

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.