senior policy and project officer

Overview

SENIOR POLICY AND PROJECT OFFICER, DATA AND ANALYTICS

Reference 2RE08688

SA Public Sector Employees Only

Division: Community & Aboriginal Partnerships

Location: Adelaide

Salary Range: 98,478-104,165

Classification: ASO6

Engagement Type: Term Contract

Closing Date: 12 Sep 2025

Role Highlights

• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
• Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
• Work with a bunch of passionate colleagues

About the Business

Our Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships team coordinates activities that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients, their families and communities. This includes informing DHS policy and practice, supporting staff who are Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal working in Aboriginal-focused programs, and providing direct supports to Aboriginal young people and their families in partnership with community.

Role Details

The Senior Policy and Project Officer, Data and Analytics is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Manager, Policy and Projects for:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of strategic directions, complex policies and procedures which enhance service delivery within the Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships (APP) portfolio.
• Providing meaningful data contributing to policy development by coordinating expert advice, evidence based planning and reporting.
• Consulting and developing strong partnerships with departmental divisions and stakeholders to coordinate evidenced based planning and reporting.
• Identifying and promoting system improvements and innovative solutions using data analysis.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Role Status: Term up to 21/09/2026.

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of our team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Application InstructionsResume and Cover Letter

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.

Screening Checks

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body. If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

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