Step into a high-level leadership role where your expertise shapes services that protect children and strengthen families across South Australia. As the Manager, Service Contracts with the Department for Child Protection, you will oversee the strategic direction, negotiation and delivery of critical service agreements that drive reform and ensure value for money. This influential position is your opportunity to guide major initiatives, lead a skilled team and forge meaningful partnerships with providers. If you’re ready to combine leadership, innovation and purpose, this role is for you.
In this role, you will
- Lead the strategic planning, negotiation and delivery of critical service contracts
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of contract managers
- Drive contract management and performance evaluation to ensure best practice
- Build strong, collaborative partnerships with providers and stakeholders
- Shape and deliver reform strategies that improve service outcomes
To be successful
You are an experienced leader who thrives on strategy, influence and impact. You bring extensive expertise in contract management, financial strategy and reform, and are confident making decisions under broad direction. Your ability to inspire trust, drive change and deliver innovative solutions will set you apart.
You also bring strong leadership experience, with the ability to mentor staff, manage significant resources and build collaborative relationships across government, NGOs and providers. If you are ready to use your leadership to shape services that improve outcomes for children and families, we encourage you to apply.