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senior policy 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: 693494

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

  • Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
  • We are proud to foster a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development
  • Be part of a department that prioritises integrity, equity, and community wellbeing

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 Equity and Social Impact Division brings together policy and reform advice, while helping those experiencing vulnerability to participate safely and securely in our economy and remain connected with the community. It also provides grants to community groups and non-government organisations to expand services to support people.

Role Details

The Senior Policy Officer is a role within Office for Women and is accountable to the Manager, Inter-Government Relations, for:

  • Providing high level policy advice and information on a broad range of issues that affect the status of women, including legislative reform.
  • Developing and undertaking high level and complex projects related to the status of women.
  • Preparing briefs, advice and other documents for the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, including Cabinet and Parliamentary matters.
  • Contributing to the provision of effective and balanced policy advice to government on the interests and concerns of women across the State and at a Commonwealth level.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Role Status: Term up to 21/08/2026

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

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Melissa Baker, 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: 03/09/2025 11:30 PM