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Project Officer (Child Protection)

Government of South Australia
Adelaide Full-day Full-time

Description:

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 684153
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO4
Salary Range: $76,541 - $80,256 + superannuation
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11.30pm, Tuesday 22nd July 2025

About the Opportunity

The Project Officer, Child Protection (CP) will work with legal staff to prepare online and other training modules and related resource materials, develop and implement a system of knowledge management and undertake a review and update of the CP digital workflow.

About the Business

The Public Law Section conducts a broad litigious and advising practice, providing legal advice and representation to Ministers, government departments and statutory authorities. Solicitors from the Section regularly appear before a variety of courts, boards, and tribunals. The work of the Section is of considerable public significance, supporting major governmental priorities such as child protection, law and order, industrial safety, and fair trading.

The Child Protection group represents the Department of Child Protection in urgent child welfare matters, including child protection proceedings under the Hague Convention, and conducts cases related to children’s safety in the Family Court.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Crown Solicitor’s Office, please visit and .

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Sean O'Flaherty, Acting Executive Solicitor, on +61873227499 or Sean.O'Flaherty@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .

Applications close: 22/07/2025 11:30 PM

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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.

Government of South Australia

11 Jul 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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