Principal Aboriginal Project Officer

1 week ago

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

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 666548
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

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 System Stewardship Directorate is responsible for policy, strategy and innovation projects that support the Child and Family Support System by working inclusively with sector partners and across the Division.

**Role Details**

The Principal Aboriginal Project Officer is a role within the System Stewardship Directorate and is accountable to the General Manager, System Stewardship for:

- delivering the Child and Family Support System (CFSS) Aboriginal Governance and Accountability Project that will ensure that the work of the CFSS is culturally safe and accountable
- designing and implementing of cultural governance mechanisms across Child and Family Support (CFS)
- providing advice and project management to ensure CFS delivers on the DHS commitments under Closing the Gap
- contributing to the identification, development, direction and management of strategies, policy and practice that support the implementation of quality services to Aboriginal children and families in line with departmental and Aboriginal community needs
- supporting the development and maintenance of strong partnerships, connections and productive working relationships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

**Special Conditions**
- National Police Check required.
- Employment-related Screening Check required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
- Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

**Role Status**: Term up to 27/03/2026 (please note that the contract may be extended beyond this date)

**Salary Range**: $121,107 - $125,679 (ASO8)

**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.

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.

**Applications close**: 01/05/2025 11:30 PM

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