DIRECTOR, PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC, FAMILY AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 602211
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Highlights

• Make a difference for South Australians
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Take lead in monitoring, promoting and developing a high standard of practice

About the BusinessOur Office of the Chief Executive and Governance is responsible for a broad range of functions, including Cabinet coordination and Parliamentary business, correspondence and briefings, corporate governance, the department's internal audit function, risk management and business continuity. It also provides high quality and responsive advice and support to the Chief Executive and Ministerial Offices.Role DetailsThe Director, Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence is a role within the Office of the Chief Executive and Governance and is accountable to the Director, Office of the Chief Executive for:

• Providing leadership in setting strategic directions, policies and actions for a Royal Commission Response unit.
• Developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with government and non-government agencies and community organisations.
• Directing the Department’s preparation for and response to the Royal Commission to ensure all legal, policy and governance obligations are met.
• Leading significant and sensitive information discovery and coordination processes and development of complex policy advice, in response to investigation, review and discovery processes relating to the Royal Commission.
• Monitoring the progress of the Royal Commission and emerging issues, identifying implications, and providing high level advice.

Special ConditionsNational Police Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Tertiary qualification in human services, criminal justice, public administration, social work, social or behavioural sciences, business administration or related fields is desirable.Role Status: Term up to 27/06/2025Location: AdelaideEnquiries: Bel Marsden, 0457545921 Email:Diversity and InclusionDHS 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 reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the 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: 21/06/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.