CHAIR, PERFORMANCE AND RISK COMMITTEE


CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK

DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION

Executive Summary

  • An experienced Chair is sought for the Performance and Risk Committee of the Department for Child Protection

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) was formed in November 2016 and works in partnership with families, government and non-government organisations, carers and the community to care for and protect vulnerable children and young people by addressing harm and keeping them safe.

The Performance and Risk Committee is responsible for providing independent advice to the Chief Executive and the Senior Executive Group on the department’s risk, control and compliance framework, clinical governance and its external accountability responsibilities. The Committee will provide advice regarding agency performance, strategy, operations, financial management, people and culture, compliance and accountability, customer complaints, service delivery, to the extent that they pertain to sound corporate governance and take risk into account in determining priorities.

The independent Chair will be responsible for communicating matters arising and specific issues of which the Chief Executive of the DCP should be aware. The Chair should also ensure that senior management are informed of relevant issues from the Performance and Risk Committee.

Experience in risk management and audit functions and committees, with a particular understanding of good governance arrangements in the public sector, is considered to be essential.

Remuneration is currently $5000 per Quarter

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Liz Hlipala, HardyGroup Principal Search Consultant

M. +61 (0)401 122 301

E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com

The Department for Child Protection

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) was formed in November 2016 in response to recommendations from the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission, led by the Honourable Margaret Nyland AM.

The department works in partnership with families, government and non-government organisations, carers and the community to care for and protect vulnerable children and young people by addressing harm and keeping them safe.

Where children and young people cannot stay safely in the family home DCP will find a place for them to live, preferably with members of their family and kinship networks, or with foster carers.

DCP aims to give young South Australians in the care of the Department every opportunity to reach their full potential. DCP values children and young people's voices and considers their views.

Responsibilities

The department administers the following legislation:

DCP uses a child centred, trauma-informed practice approach that focuses on cultural safety, strengthening families, supporting carers, and working in partnership to meet children and young people’s need for safety.

The Department is responsible for:

  • responding to concerns about children and young people who have experienced harm or are at risk of harm
  • placing children and young people in care when they are unable to live safely with their families
  • providing case management and support for children and young people under the custody or guardianship of the Chief Executive
  • supporting the reunification of children and young people with their families where it is safe to do so
  • managing the adoption process
  • supporting children and young people from a refugee background through the Commonwealth Guardianship team.

Strategic Plan 2022 - 2026

Vision:

Is for all children and young people to grow up safe, health, connected and feeling loved so they reach their full potential.

Purpose:

The Department for Child Protection protects, cares for and empowers children and young people at risk and in care. DCP do this by working together with our key partners to respond to abuse and neglect, keep children and young people safe from further harm, help them heal from trauma and reach their full potential.

Role Specification

The Chair, Performance and Risk Committee will demonstrate skill and knowledge in the following:


HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st October 2024

The reference number to include in your application is H24_4916

Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.

If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please contact Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado via ntirado@hardygroupintl.com

Applications submitted on-line will receive an automatic receipt. If a receipt in not received within 12 hours we request, you contact the search coordinator listed above to arrange a re-submission of your application if necessary.

APPLICATION

Your application must include:

  1. 1.A cover letter addressed to the Search Consultant
  2. 2.A copy of your current Curriculum Vitae

Please view HG’s Written Application Procedure prior to preparing your documentation and applying for the role.


For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Liz Hlipala

Executive Search Consultant

(M) +61 (0)401 122 301

(E) lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com

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