community engagement officer

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 697549

Location: WHYALLA

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Support vulnerable South Australians
• Client-focused role
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

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 Remote and Regional Service Development team collaborates with services and communities to plan, develop and implement place-based responses that support community safety and wellbeing outcomes, with a focus on remote Aboriginal community members across South Australia. These responses include assertive outreach in public areas and tenancies, Return to Country, connecting people to other services, and service collaboration.

Role Details

The Community Engagement Officer is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Program Manager for:

• developing and maintaining positive and effective partnerships with agencies and organisations for the successful coordination of programs set out within the Remote Safety and Wellbeing Taskforce framework
• providing specialist wellbeing and safety advice and consultancy services to stakeholders and applying person-centred intervention measures in response to reported incidents and risk factors
• applying knowledge and understanding of community strengths and needs to provide coordinated and flexible services that engage people in a meaningful way
• implementing a holistic, inter-agency, and restorative community-based approach while advocating for key stakeholders and building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with Cultural Leaders and Elders through shared experiences.

Special Conditions

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 30/10/2026.

Salary Range: $85,790-$95,413 (ASO5)

Location: Whyalla

Enquiries: Meredith Clark, 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.

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: 10/09/2025 11:30 PM