Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 4 September 2026.
Remuneration: $85,790 - $95,413
Role Overview
Join the Department for Child Protection as a Business Manager in Berri and take on a role where your work directly supports services that make a real difference. In this position, you will help lead and coordinate essential business functions that keep local teams operating smoothly. From financial management to workforce support, IT, and WHS, your contribution will shape efficient, well run services. If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and the chance to influence how work is done, this role offers challenge, purpose, and meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
* Lead the coordination of administrative and business functions
* Analyse financial and workforce data to inform decisions
* Support continuous improvement of systems and procedures
* Manage assets, facilities, and fleet in line with policy
Qualifications
Bring strong experience in business management, financial administration, or corporate services, with the ability to support teams and deliver reliable outcomes in a complex environment. You can plan, analyse, and report on budgets and workforce information, applying sound judgement and attention to detail to support informed decision making.
Have a solid understanding of business systems, policies, and procedures, with confidence to review existing practices and recommend improvements. Be organised, solutions focused, and responsive to changing priorities, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels. Value inclusion, safety, and wellbeing, and contribute positively to a respectful workplace culture. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
* Collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact
* Flexible work options, tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
* Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across DCP
* Generous leave, including leave loading to help you rest and recharge
* Paid parental and partner leave, providing additional paid time to support you and your family
* Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations
* Wellbeing support, confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family
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.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.
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 redirected to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications Close: 26 January :00 PM
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