The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Lead Project Officer to join the ICT & Information Management team on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Leading and managing the development and implementation of strategic ICT initiatives, enhancing overall ICT processes and practices.
• Supporting the governance, monitoring and quality assurance of ICT projects, and producing high-quality briefings and reports for the Chief Information Officer.
• Managing complex and strategic contracts related to ICT projects, ensuring partners and suppliers meet performance levels, service level agreements and other contractual conditions.
• Conducting thorough research to support ICT initiatives for process enhancement, including the development and implementation of effective policies and procedures.

About You

We are looking for a confident individual who has demonstrated experience in delivering successful project outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying and delivering strategic and operational results in challenging and sensitive environments.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you be experienced in providing concise and comprehensive briefings, reports and advice on complex issues.

If you have a strong background in developing and leading strategic ICT initiatives, then we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities 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.

What We Offer:

• Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families
• Strong commitment to learning and development
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff
• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.