Principal Policy Officer, Legislation

15 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time $108,109 - $116,864 per year

Job no: 918874

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Policy, Regulation and Compliance, Workplace/Industrial Relations

  • Preventive Health SA – Population Health – Enterprise Program Management
  • Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

  • The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation is accountable to the Director, Enterprise Program Management for leading and providing expert legislative advice and consultancy services across the Population Health division and Preventive Health SA, developing strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the agency's governance, legislative and legal obligations are met.
  • The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation will provide high quality and responsive legislative policy advice and actions to the Deputy Chief Executive, Directors and Managers. These functions will result in a contribution to the provision of highly effective and efficient legal and governance services.
  • The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation develops and utilises relationships with stakeholders, including across State Government, Commonwealth and other State and Territory Governments, and non-government sector, to facilitate the engagement of stakeholders and progress strategies to assist portfolios of work across Preventive Health SA.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 918874

Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

  • Completion of a Degree in Law.

Enquiries

Jay Mullan

Director, Enterprise Program Management

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

  • Australian applicant guidelines
  • International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 12 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 26 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

  • Principal Policy Officer, Legislation

    15 hours ago

    Adelaide, South Australia SA Health - Dept for Health and Wellbeing Full time $108,109 - $116,864 per year

    Preventive Health SA – Population Health – Enterprise Program ManagementSalary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing appointmentOverview:The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation is accountable to the Director, Enterprise Program Management for leading and providing expert legislative advice and consultancy services across the Population...

  • Senior Adviser, Legislation and Policy

    9 hours ago

    Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time $98,478 - $104,165 per year

    Job no: 917292Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Administration, Business and Management, Support Services, Policy Department for Health and Wellbeing – Office of the Chief PsychiatristSalary: $98,478 to $104,165 – ASO6 – Full Time / Ongoing appointmentOverview:The Senior Adviser supports the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist...

  • ASO8 Principal Policy Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Office for Early Childhood Development Full time $121,107 - $125,000 per year

    Office for Early Childhood DevelopmentJob reference:700556Location:5000 - ADELAIDEJob status:Long Term ContractEligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy Work With UsThe Office for Early Childhood Development was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life.Guided by the recommendations of the...

  • aso8 principal policy adviser

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia SA Government -OFFICE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Full time $121,107 - $125,000 per year

    Office for Early Childhood DevelopmentJob reference: 700556Location: ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us:The Office for Early Childhood Development was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life.Guided by the recommendations of the...

  • principal policy officer 30 by 30 project

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Department for Environment and Water, South Australia Full time $121,107 - $125,679 per year

    Department for Environment and WaterJob reference: 699682Location: ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone A career with purpose starts hereReady to align your career with your values? Join DEW and help South Australians conserve, sustain, and prosper. We're building a stronger future—one role, one project, one person at a...

  • Policy and Advocacy Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Full time $77,147 - $96,434 per year

    Position Description SA Unions is the United Trades and Labor Council of SA, representing the South Australian union movement and over 160,000 members across our state,Since 1894, our history is rich. It has been our advocacy and dogged campaigning for almost a century and a half that has been responsible for the huge leaps forward in the living conditions...

  • senior policy officer

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Department for Environment and Water, South Australia Full time $98,478 - $104,165 per year

    Department for Environment and WaterJob reference: 699747Location: ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone About the Role:DEW have an exciting new direction and renewed focus on sustainable and responsive coastal management. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our coastline and be part of something meaningful...

  • ASO6 ASO7 Policy Officer – Multiple positions

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia Full time $104,165 - $116,864 per year

    The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.Immediate vacancies availableRecommended candidates will be placed in our talent pool until end of financial...

  • Policy and Quality Officer

    14 hours ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Centacare Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part Time (0.8 FTE) roleSupportive and inclusive team | Career growth OpportunitiesAttractive annual package with PBI salary packaging to increase take home paySupport compliance, audits & continuous improvement while shaping quality service delivery."The OpportunityCentacare Catholic Family Services is committed to...

  • EOI - Principal Social Worker - CAMHS

    14 hours ago

    Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job no: 920402Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Allied and Scientific Health, (EOI) Expression of Interest EXPRESSION OF INTERESTPrincipal Lead Social Worker – AHP4CAMHS – Kaurna land, North Adelaide 50060.7 FTEStaff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role and must be available for a period of 4 weeks from 29/12/2025...