Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

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

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 666309
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Develop and implement policies to shape our state
- Work in a modern and dynamic environment
- 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**

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence is a dedicated unit established to lead the whole-of government engagement with, and response to, the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. This involves coordinating functions that include sector engagement and supporting lived-experience participation.

**Role** **Details**

The Principal Policy Officer is a role within Office for Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and is accountable to the Director, Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence for:

- leading the Department’s preparation for and response to the Royal Commission into the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence to ensure all legal, policy and governance obligations are met
- delivering high-quality strategic policy design, implementation and evaluation
- monitoring the progress of the Royal Commission and emerging issues, identifying implications and providing high-level advice.

**Special Conditions**
- National Police Check required.
- Some out of hours work may be required.

**Role Status**: Term up to 31/12/2025

**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.

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**: 24/04/2025 11:30 PM

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