Description:
Department for Child ProtectionJob reference: 668425
Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Part-time term vacancy until 31 December 2025
Remuneration: ASO2 ($58,709 - $63,154 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation
Role Details
Are you passionate about supporting others?
We are currently seeking a Business Support Officer to join our team at the Elizabeth Office on a part-time term basis.
In this dynamic role, you will be:
- Maintaining staff records, preparing reports, minutes and employment contract letters.
- Providing advice on a range of personnel procedures and related issues.
- Assisting with budget and cash flow projections, budget preparation, salary estimates and monthly expenditure reports.
- Providing staff with training assistance in all areas related to computer usage and assisting with issues encountered by users.
- Maintaining inventories and records on asset management and undertaking basic installation and maintenance of computer and office equipment.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be able to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Have exceptional written and verbal communicational skills.
- Be able to manage a high and varied workload.
- Have the ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate initiative.
- Demonstrate a commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.
If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance office efficiency and support others, then we would 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 key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Pauleen Calvert, Business Manager, on (08) 8207 9000 or email: pauleen.calvert@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: 12/05/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide v1-3.pdf
- Role Description - Business Support Officer - ASO2.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.