Principal Advisor

1 week ago

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

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 675888
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
- Ongoing, permanent full-time role
- Drive organisational change and operational excellence to deliver outcomes for South Australians with disability

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**

Disability and Specialised Services is dedicated to delivering high-quality, rights-based services to over 1,000 South Australians. We specialise in providing NDIS, Aged Care, and State-based community and residential services. Our person-centred philosophy, "Everything about you, with you" ensures we work collaboratively with our clients to meet their needs.

**Role Details**

The Principal Advisor is a senior advisory role providing high-level strategic, policy, and operational support across a broad and complex portfolio.
This role is responsible for leading the Executive Support Office and ensuring the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team are equipped with timely, accurate, and strategic advice to drive key priorities.
You will play a critical role in coordinating executive functions, managing sensitive and high-impact matters, and delivering comprehensive policy advice, ministerial correspondence, and briefing materials.
The position requires exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong focus on cross-sector collaboration, governance, and strategic project leadership.
Through your expertise, you will contribute to shaping services and reforms that support improved outcomes for people with disability and those accessing specialised services.

**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).

**Role Status**: Ongoing

**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.

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**: 16/06/2025 11:30 PM

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