Business Engagement Team Lead

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 855333
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 8 October 2027
Remuneration: ASO7 ($116,089 - $125,490) plus 12% superannuation

Role Details:

Immerse yourself in a specialist role, where your knowledge will facilitate efficiency and the successful delivery of projects.

Join the team in our metropolitan Adelaide office as a Business Engagement Team Lead, where you will manage a team of business analysts to strengthen communication channels between the IT department and other business units across DCP. You will ensure IT solutions are aligned with organisational needs to inform business stakeholders throughout the IT development lifecycle. This collaborative role will shape the department’s performance outcomes through your valuable guidance and expertise.

Desirable Qualifications:

• CBAP®, ITIL®, Agile, Lean/Six Sigma, Project Management or associated certifications. BABOK knowledge.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee complex and specialist business functions through critical analysis and documentation
• Mentor and coach a team of Senior Business Analysts to facilitate exemplary support to key stakeholders
• Deeply understand the ever-evolving business needs of the organisation to establish sound IT solutions and services
• Coordinate gathering sessions to inform relevant stakeholders of business requirements, project timelines and operational impacts
• Implement strategic direction surrounding emerging technologies to improve IT solutions.

About you:

• You will exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to convey complex information and nuanced concepts
• You have led and coached a high-functioning team of business analysts
• You possess knowledge of integral project management and ICT frameworks
• You are proficient in South Australian Government ICT policies and guidelines
• You can critically analyse and conduct detailed research to attain business objectives.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family. 

See our full list of benefits. 

About DCP

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:

• A current Australian driver’s licence and a willingness to drive is desirable.

For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Want to know more?  

Contact Leon Doecke – Senior Manager, Business Engagement & Solutions Development for a confidential discussion 

Via tel: 0421 147 *** or email: ***********@sa.gov.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 03/09/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Business Engagement Team Lead, ICT - ASO7.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.