Principal Policy and Programs Officer

6 hours ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 700590
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Be part of a team that drives inclusion initiatives for the state
- Develop and implement policies to shape our state
- Diverse and inclusive culture

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 Social Policy, Evaluation and Reform team brings together expertise to deliver improvements and policies so DHS can provide the best possible services and programs for the South Australian community. They provide technical leadership in evaluation, project and change management and have responsibility for the state's inclusion agenda including, but not limited to, young people, carers, volunteers and LGBTIQA+

**Role Details**

The Principal Policy and Programs Officer is a role within Social Inclusion, Policy and Partnerships and is accountable for:

- Providing an expert function based on specialist skills, knowledge and experience to coordinate, facilitate, review and recommend changes to the coordination, structures and delivery of existing and new programs.
- Developing high level strategic advice at departmental, portfolio, whole of government and intergovernmental levels.
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Developing, implementing, monitoring, and contributing to policy development and projects.

**Special Conditions**

National Police Check required.

**Role Status**: Term up to 04/04/2027

**Salary Range**: $108,109-$116,864 (ASO7)

**Location**: Adelaide

**Diversity and Inclusion**

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.

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.

**Applications close**: 03/10/2025 11:30 PM

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