Description:
Department for Child ProtectionJob reference: 667995
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 10 October 2025
Remuneration: ASO4 ($76,561 - $80,256 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation
We are currently seeking a Senior Administration Officer to join us on a full-time term basis.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive support relating to the Human Force system to deliver rostering and pay services to Residential Care, including responding to payroll and leave enquiries for staff.
- Collaborating with the Supervisor, Central Rostering Team to ensure effective delivery of rostering and administrative human resource functions within Residential Care.
- Coordinating with a broad range of stakeholders including Residential Care Managers, Residential Care Business Support, Human Resources, Finance, JCT, Shared Services and the HF Vendor.
- Providing HR advice to staff as required whilst developing strong working relationships with corporate Human Resources on policy and procedural matters.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Expertise in developing strong working relationships, providing advice and communicating effectively with management, staff and a diverse range of individuals.
- Experience in using initiative and judgement to take prompt action to solve problems, analyse issues and think creatively to negotiate and implement practical solutions.
- Knowledge of organisation rostering, time and attendance, leave accrual, payment systems and work practices of staff across a large and complex organisation.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to conduct successful negotiations, resolve conflict and facilitate the achievement of positive business results.
If you are looking for an opportunity to have a profound impact on office efficiency and contribute to a variety of human resource functions, 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.
There are many benefits to working with DCP, 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: Robyn Humphries, Lead Administrator, on 0429 276 451 or email: robyn.humphries2@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 LGBTQI+ 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: 04/05/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide v1-3.pdf
- Role Description - ASO4 Senior Administration Officer, HF & Rostering, Resi Care.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.