The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Project Officer to join on a full-time term basis to contribute to the development of policies and provide high level financial management advice.

The role will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and implementing process improvement initiatives, evaluating effectiveness of processes and leading stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to the continual improvement of financial management processes, financial operations and financial systems across DCP
• Providing high level financial management advice, contributing to the development of policies and supporting team members to achieve desired outcomes
• Applying a continuous improvement mindset and continually review processes to ensure effective delivery of strategic outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a confident individual who has experience in developing and implementing projects, policies and processes.

Sound experience in financial and grant management, as well as government and governance requirements, will be key to your success.

You will have well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice, coach and influence others. This will benefit you to establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

If you have the ability to think innovatively, problem solve, work autonomously and have a desire to make a difference, then this is the role for you.

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.

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.