Manager - Quality And Safeguarding

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 591283
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Full-Time Ongoing Vacancy Available
Remuneration: MAS3 ($125,970 p.a.) + 11% SuperannuationRole DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is seeking a Manager, Quality and Safeguarding on a full-time ongoing basis.As the Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the strategic direction of the DCP’s quality agenda and providing accountability for excellence in clinical governance systems.
• Coordinating processes to achieve and maintain quality outcomes against required child protection standards.
• Planning and implementing activities aimed at promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across DCP.
• Advising on operational, Quality and risk implications in establishing new clinical programs and developing implementation plans where required.

About YouWe are looking for a strategic thinker with experience in leadership of complex change in partnership with clinical and corporate staff.The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing quality programs and policy development, and in directing contemporary strategy to ensure effective safety and quality governance.Within this role, you will also be expected to have demonstrated knowledge of business improvement, performance management and information governance processes.You will have exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an ability to negotiate successful outcomes in a resourceful manner.If you are excited by the opportunity to provide influential leadership that will support the safety and quality systems of the department, then apply today!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.Special ConditionsEssential: An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or relevant vocational experience and knowledge.To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Kylie Harvey, Director, Quality and Practice on 0436 609 313 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 LGBQTI+ 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: 06/05/2024 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.