The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Lead Project Officer to join the Strategy, Partnerships and Reform team on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of project objectives, programs and service models that incorporate state and national quality standards and practice.
• Monitoring and advising on trends and developments in contemporary, quality child protection practice.
• Providing a high level of consultation and engagement with a wide range of delivery partners and key stakeholders including other government agencies, advisory and special interest groups.
• Identifying, researching and analysing data to ensure project outcomes are effective delivered on time to a high quality.

About You

We are looking for a confident individual who has demonstrated experience in developing complex policy and in undertaking analysis and research.

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

You will have the ability to work under broad direction and deal with conflicting priorities to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

If you are experienced in developing and leading partnership initiatives, then this may be the role for 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.