manager, retirement villages unit

20 hours ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department of Human Services, South Australia Full time $121,107 - $125,679 per year

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 709982

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

  • Be part of a team that supports ageing well in South Australia
  • Be part of a team that drives inclusion initiatives for the state
  • Build and sustain partnerships to deliver services in line with legislation

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 Office for Ageing Well works to fulfill the government's commitment to support older South Australians live and age well. Through consultation and engagement with them, and by partnering with government, non-government and community organisations, the Officer administers two Acts and delivers a range of initiatives, services and programs, including the Adult Safeguarding Unit, Retirement Villages Unit, Seniors Card Program, ageing policy and Ageing Well Community Grants.

Role Details

The Manager, Retirement Villages Unit is a role within Office for Ageing Well and is accountable to the Director, Office for Ageing Well for:

  • designing and implementing policy, legislative reform, and regulatory frameworks for retirement villages in alignment with ageing well priorities
  • building and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, residents, advocacy groups, and other government agencies, to influence and shape policy, regulatory practice, and sector innovation
  • overseeing the administration of retirement village legislation, ensuring effective monitoring, enforcement, and continuous improvement of regulatory practices.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

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

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Sarah White,

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: 28/11/2025 11:30 PM

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