Belinda Valentine has fought for improvements to the state's child protection department since her granddaughter died 11 years ago, and hopes a new chief can bring change.
A child protection advocate is calling for a South Australian to lead the state's child protection department, as the global search for a new chief executive begins.
The government has said it will conduct a "global search" to find her replacement, but Ms Valentine hopes a successful applicant will be found within the state."We have really passionate, qualified, connected people who understand our local communities, the local problems that are actually happening," she said.
"There needs to be a balance in celebrating the good work done by child protection staff as it can be incredibly difficult work," she said."I know the transition to a new CE [chief executive] will build on the strengths of the department and its workforce, and I know the workforce will continue to do everything they can to ensure children and young people are safe, supported and have opportunities to thrive.
"It isn't an easy job anywhere and so we'll really have to do a good search to find someone who has experience and energy to throw at this," she said.
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