Carer Payments Officer

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 583989
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 27 September 2024
Remuneration: ASO2 ($57,842 - $62,221 per annum) + 11 % Superannuation

Role Details:

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Carer Payments Officer to join on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Providing efficient administrative, data processing and information support services, focusing on ensuring quality standards are maintained in relation to placements and Carer Support Payments across the State-wide Out of Home Care System.
• Ensuring the maintenance of accurate records and notes on the Connected Client and Case Management System (C3MS) to facilitate timely Carer Support Payments Statewide.
• Providing ranges of financial services and support to contribute to the effective operation of the Carers Payment program including account and invoice payment and processing.
• Assisting with the effective information and system management of the Unit, including monitoring and verifying payment and carer data and records.

About You

We are seeking an experienced administrator with an eye for detail. Your ability to use initiative in all aspects of your work will be beneficial to your success.

You will be a collaborative worker who relishes building and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, staff and stakeholders.

Proven experience in the use of a range of computer applications, including client databases, is ideal.

If you are organised and have the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines then this may be the role for you.

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 attached role description.

Enquiries: Nistha Shakya, Team Leader Carer Payments on 08 8226 66***or email: **************@sa.gov.au

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: 21/03/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - ASO2 Carer Payments Officer.pdf

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.