Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 860349
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

DCP’s Strategic Communications team are seeking an experienced Digital Communications Officer to develop and coordinate high-quality digital content that engages internal and external audiences. Based in metropolitan Adelaide, this newly created role is ideally suited to communication designers with strong web and digital skills, who enjoy working across a variety of platforms, campaigns, and projects. The successful candidate will use contemporary design and content creation tools to deliver effective, user-focused communications that meet diverse client needs.

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in digital content creation and management, including the use of SharePoint (including Live Tiles), Squiz Matrix, and social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and the Adobe Creative Suite.

In this role, you will:

• Guide ongoing improvements to digital communication policies and strategies
• Create engaging, timely and relevant content across DCP’s website and intranet
• Propose best-practice advice to key stakeholders surrounding user experience, visual design and social media content
• Plan digital communication initiatives and campaigns that promotes the brand ethos of DCP
• Examine digital performance metrics, such as engagement, traffic and trends to bolster improvement outcomes and strategy proposals.

About you:

• You have experience in publishing and maintaining digital content across various online platforms
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills to strengthen client-facing partnerships
• You have expert knowledge of content management systems to execute digital campaigns
• You can utilise Live Tiles and html coding to effectively structure and share information across platforms
• You are a detailed-orientated individual, who can fortify business targets.

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:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check

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 Aaron Harvey – Principal Creative and Digital Advisor for a confidential discussion 

Via tel: (08) 8226 6815 or email: [email protected]

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: 25/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Digital Communications Officer - ASO5.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.