operations lead, metropolitan aboriginal youth and family services

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 700564

Location: ELIZABETH SOUTH

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
• Provide intervention to young people to desist from offending behaviour
• Take lead in monitoring, promoting and developing a high standard of practice

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 Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships team coordinates activities that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients, their families and communities. This includes informing DHS policy and practice, supporting staff who are Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal working in Aboriginal-focused programs, and providing direct supports to Aboriginal young people and their families in partnership with community.

Role Details

The Operations Lead, MAYFS is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Manager, MAYFS for:

• Providing leadership, direct line management and support to operational staff to facilitate the provision of culturally appropriate early intervention and strength-based programs to Aboriginal children and young people who are at risk of offending, have offended/or at risk of further offending.
• Overseeing programs, projects and providing high level policy, program and case management advice around appropriate diversion strategies to divert Aboriginal children and young people away from the criminal justice system.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships across the Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships Directorate and the Youth Justice and Exceptional Needs Directorate to streamline service delivery and achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, their families and communities.

Special Conditions

Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).

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: Term up to 30/09/2026

Salary Range: $108,109-$116,864 (ASO7)

Location: Elizabeth South

Enquiries: Rodney Welch, 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: 01/10/2025 11:30 PM