Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 711917
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available
Remuneration: $76,561 - $80,256
Role Details:
The Department for Child Protection is looking for an energetic and driven Office Manager and Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer in Adelaide. This is your chance to step into the fast moving world of Finance and Corporate Services and play a key role in keeping our executive office running at its best. Every day brings variety, connection and purpose as you coordinate priorities, streamline information and support leaders who shape key financial decisions. If you thrive on momentum, teamwork and making things happen, this role is made for you.
In this role, you will
* Drive high quality executive support, preparing clear and polished reports and correspondence.
* Take charge of the CFO diary, meetings and information flow to keep operations seamless.
* Build strong connections with senior leaders, ministerial staff and key stakeholders.
* Oversee office systems, records and finance processes to support smooth day to day operations.
To be successful
You will bring enthusiasm, organisation and the confidence to support senior leaders in a fast paced and changing environment. Your communication skills help you build strong working relationships, while your ability to remain calm under pressure ensures you can manage competing deadlines with ease. You take pride in producing high quality documents, coordinating meetings and handling confidential information with professionalism.
You will thrive in a collaborative team where initiative is valued. Your ability to stay one step ahead, keep workflows moving and support finance operations makes you a central part of the CFO office. Experience in executive support, project coordination or finance administration will set you up for success in this dynamic and rewarding role.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
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:
* Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
* Paid parental and partner leave.
* Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).
* Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
* Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).
Special Conditions:
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Jennifer Browne - Chief Financial Officer on or email:
The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 16/12/2025 11:00 PM