administration and communications officer

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

External Vacancy – Open to Everyone

Division: Child & Family Support

Location: Stepney

Salary Range: 67,589-72,033

Classification: ASO3

Engagement Type: Term Contract

Closing Date: 18 Sep 2025

Role Highlights

• Flexible working arrangements available
• Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
• Access excellent learning and development opportunities

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Our Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.

Role Details

• The Administration and Communications Officer is a role within Child and Family Support and is accountable to the Business Support Officer for:
• Providing comprehensive administrative and communications support services for Parenting SA and Families Growing Together.
• Ensuring that administrative systems, processes and tasks are implemented to a high standard.
• Ensuring all communication projects are effectively promoted through various communication channels, and targeted appropriately to parents and caregivers, government and non-government agencies and private services in relevant sectors.
• Delivering quality and considerate customer service, including handling administrative and communication tasks, financial activities and data base operations in a timely manner.
• Managing complex work tasks and regularly liaising with various internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and priorities.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
• Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations.
• Role Status: Term up to 23/10/2026, please note this role is 0.8FTE (part-time) only.

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 Instructions
Resume 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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