Join DCP as a Senior Project Officer in our Assets and Facilities Directorate, located in Adelaide CBD. Take the lead on projects that truly matter. In this senior role, you will lead complex child protection facilities projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring environments are safe, functional and fit for purpose to support frontline services. Working at a strategic level, you will provide expert advice, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions across South Australia.
In this role, you will
- Manage and coordinate facility and infrastructure projects across DCP sites, ensuring they meet time, quality and budget goals.
- Lead negotiations and stakeholder engagement to support project delivery and operational needs.
- Prepare and present reports, submissions and recommendations for senior decision making.
- Oversee consultants, contractors and design professionals to ensure quality outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that improve project delivery.
To be successful
You are an experienced senior project officer who thrives on seeing plans come to life. You bring strong organisational and analytical skills, balancing multiple projects and deadlines with ease. Your communication skills help you collaborate confidently with senior stakeholders, contractors and colleagues alike.
You are driven by purpose and professionalism, able to turn technical expertise into practical, impactful results. If you enjoy variety, autonomy and the chance to shape better spaces for South Australian families, we encourage you to apply.
Why you’ll love it here, DCP benefits that matter
We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At DCP, you will enjoy:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact
- Flexible work options, tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across DCP
- Generous leave, including leave loading to help you rest and recharge
- Paid parental and partner leave, providing additional paid time to support you and your family
- Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support, confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family