Description:
Department for Child ProtectionJob reference: 666528
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 26 June 2026
Remuneration: ASO8 ($121,107 - $125,679 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation
Role Details
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children in care by improving their educational participation and attendance?
We are currently seeking a Program Manager to join us on a full-time term basis!
Role Responsibilities
In this role, you will be:
- Providing timely, high level strategic advice to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Managing the delivery of strategic policies, projects and programs within DCP.
- Leading sensitive and strategic corporate governance and policy initiatives on priority issues.
- Forging and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in effectively managing and implementing policies, projects and programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communicational skills.
- Knowledge of effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Exceptional problem solving, negotiation, analytical and conceptual skills.
If you are looking for the opportunity to have a profound impact on the lives of young children in care using your exceptional service delivery abilities, then we encourage you to apply.
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 DCP Can Offer You
At DCP, there are many benefits including:
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
- Paid parental and partner leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).
- Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
- Fitness Passport (gives 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: Shirley Smith, Director, on (08) 8226 7341 or email: shirley.smith2@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: 29/04/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO8 Program Manager, Early Years Reform, Strategic Policy, Partnerships and Reform.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.