Role Status: Multiple Term Vacancies Available (Pool)

Remuneration: ASO5 ($85,790 - $95,413 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is seeking Business Managers to join the Residential Care unit's recruitment pool.

The roles are responsible for:

• Leading a team to ensure the effective coordination and delivery of a range of efficient administrative support functions, information technology (IT) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) services, human resources processes and documentation.
• Contributing to the development, review and implementation of business planning outcomes.
• Analysing financial reports and preparation of monthly income and expenditure reporting requirements.
• Maintaining IT systems within the Office in conjunction with Corporate IT staff and coordinate resolutions to hardware and software problems within the office.

About You

We are looking for a confident individual who has the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of relevant stakeholders at all levels.

You will have a demonstrated ability to work effectively to achieve positive business results by delivering effective outcomes.

To be successful you will have proven experience in the planning, preparation and reporting of budget allocations, as well as knowledge of government accounting standards and policies.

This will be supported by your experience in reviewing existing work practices, systems and procedures in pursuit of best practice opportunities.

If you are looking for a role that will provide a rewarding challenge and support the provision of essential services to the community, then apply now.

About the Business

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.

Special Conditions

About the Pool

We are establishing a pool of suitable candidates who have successfully completed a selection process for this role. Should you be successful, you will be advised (in writing) that you have been recommended onto this pool. The pool will remain active for 12 months and during this time you may be contacted and offered employment. You are not required to accept any or all offers made to you, and DCP does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Watch our explainer video on recruitment pools.

Please note: DCP reserves the right to advertise similar positions outside of this pool process.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Anthony Ricciardi, a/Directorate Business Manager on 08 8226 8974 or email:

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications Close: 03 February 2025 at 11:00pm