The DCP Port Augusta office is seeking a Business Support Officer to join their team on a full-time ongoing basis.

The Business Support Officer is responsible for:

• Maintaining staff records, preparing reports, minutes and employment contract letters and providing advice on a range of personnel procedures and related issues.

• Assisting with budget and cash flow projections, budget preparation, salary estimates, cash flow and monthly expenditure reports.

• Arranging servicing and appropriate maintenance of fleet vehicles in line with agency policies.

• Maintaining office equipment, stationery and office systems.

About You

We are looking for an organised individual who is able to demonstrate attention to detail, organise priorities and meet deadlines. You will have experience working with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and an understanding of the Fringe Benefits Tax Legislation as it relates to motor vehicle use. 

You will have the ability to work within a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

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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.

The Region

Port Augusta is 307 km from Adelaide and takes just over 3 hours to drive. The Port Augusta office employs approximately 34 people and is one of (six) offices in the region. As a member of this office you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Augusta, Iron Knob, Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka, Quorn, Leigh Creek, Hawker and up to Maree (and everywhere else in-between!).

The Port Augusta office, provides a continuum of child protection functions from first engagement, removal (if necessary), to long term case management of children under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive. This affords staff the opportunity to develop a wide variety of child protection skills and knowledge which may provide career development pathways within this department.

Port Augusta has a significant and established Aboriginal population. The opportunity to develop your experience, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture makes working in this office unique. You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Pt Augusta here.