Manager – Port Pirie

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 614948
Location: 5540 – PORT PIRIE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 04 July 2025
Remuneration: MAS3 ($127,859 per annum) + 11.5% SuperannuationRole DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is seeking a Manager to join the Port Pirie office on a full-time term basis.The role is responsible for:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating services to meet the needs of clients and communities of Department for Child Protection, including Aboriginal communities.
• Providing leadership and direction of critical, complex and highly political case management issues involving children with high and complex needs that are at risk of death or serious injury.
• Managing crises and emergency situations in accordance with agency policies.
• Overseeing that clients of Department for Child Protection receive the appropriate care and protection by developing packages of care with non-government agencies.
• Training staff according to the Cultural Awareness and Client Service Frameworks.

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide expert advice, reports and conduct successful negotiations.Your proven experience in the planning, preparation and reporting of budget allocations, will be supported by your knowledge of government accounting standards, policies, and practices.Within this role, you will also be expected to have experience in setting goals, providing feedback, establishing development plans and confronting poor performance.If you are seeking a rewarding role where you can contribute to positive community outcomes, then apply now.About the BusinessThe 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.The RegionPort Pirie is a seaport on the east coast of the Spencer Gulf, 223 km north of Adelaide and has a population of just over 17,000 people. The Council area includes the city of Port Pirie, a historically significant city and busy commercial regional centre, as well as the rural towns of Crystal Brook, Redhill, Koolunga, Wandearah, Mundoora, Napperby and Warnertown.The Port Pirie office employs approximately 30 people and is one of five offices in the northern region. As a member of this team, you will work with other professionals to deliver child protection services to children and families in the local community of Port Pirie and surrounding areas.This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. To find out more about working in the region, visit .Special ConditionsTo find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Melissa Wicks, Regional Director FNFW on 0438 896 571 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 LGBTQI+ 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: 29/08/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
–Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.