manager, organisational development

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 695403

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Be part of a team that drives inclusion initiatives for DHS
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
• Convenient CBD location, with easy access to public transport, green space, government precincts, dining and retail hubs

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.

The Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building our capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services for the South Australian community. The division provides internal strategic and operational workforce services, whilst also contributing to the boarder public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services.

Role Details

The Manager, Organisational Development is a role within People and Performance and is accountable to the Director, Organisational Development and Learning for:

• overseeing the provision of responsive, innovative, and contemporary organisational development strategies, programs and initiatives to strengthen the capability, culture, performance and engagement of Department of Human Services (DHS) staff and leaders
• providing strategic leadership and advice to executives, managers and staff to enable people to perform effectively in their role, and respond to organisational needs now and in the future
• executing a high level of discipline knowledge to identify issues, formulate solutions and propose initiatives, to support the delivery of effective organisational development strategies to support building a respectful, inclusive and high performing culture
• providing leadership and management to the Organisational Development team, including the development of relevant skills and capabilities
• representing DHS on public sector government committees and leading specialist advice to Human Resource Business Partners and their divisional portfolios.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.

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

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Sarah Van Diepen,

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.

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 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.

Applications close: 04/09/2025 11:30 PM