senior policy and project officer

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department of Human Services, South Australia Full time $98,478 - $104,165 per year

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 694175

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

  • Be part of a team that drives inclusion initiatives for DHS
  • Contribute to making South Australia a great place to live
  • 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 Senior Policy and Project Officer is a role within the Social Policy, Evaluation and Reform Directorate and is accountable to the Principal Policy and Programs Officer, Social Inclusion Policy and Partnerships for:

  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating projects and reforms that focus on social inclusion, including LGBTIQA+, Carers, Youth, and Volunteers.
  • Identifying and analysing state, national, and international policy agendas relevant to social inclusion and utilising this information to formulate responses to policy issues.
  • Providing advice and support to senior managers and representing DHS in committees, forums and working groups at state and national level in relation to social inclusion reforms.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Role Status: Ongoing

Salary Range: $98,478-$104,165 (ASO6)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Jo WIlliams, Email:

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.

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: 05/09/2025 11:30 PM

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