Address Director, Social Policy
Reference 5UD8EBCF
5UD8EBCF
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
Adelaide, CBD
$179,720 - $276,492
SAES1
Up to 3 years
30 May 2024
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government
- Influence and drive reform in priority areas for South Australia
- Work in a modern and dynamic environment
Role Details
The Director, Social Policy leads a policy team and works closely with relevant agencies and stakeholders across the department and government to provide high level strategic advice, lead whole-of-government initiatives, and collaborate on innovative Social Policy development. The Director is responsible for managing a high-performing team to deliver outcomes and provide timely advice to the Premier and Cabinet, in addition to leading the delivery of policy projects for the Premier and senior departmental executives. The Director will play an important leadership role in shaping local and national Social Policy priorities, including across health, human services, and early childhood reforms.
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
- Some intrastate and interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
- This role requires a National Criminal History check.
Essential Conditions:
- Possess a discipline relevant tertiary qualification in social science, business management or other relevant field.
For more information please see the role description:
Role Description - Director Social Policy (SAES1).pdf
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.
The Social Policy team delivers specialist policy advice to the Premier and Cabinet on portfolio Cabinet business, as well as providing across government leadership in the development of strategic Social Policy and projects in accordance with the government’s priorities. This includes executing strategic policy projects that are a priority for the Premier and Cabinet, providing high quality strategic advice to the Premier and Chief Executive on critical issues across government, and driving and influencing the direction of complex, cross-government Social Policy reforms.
Enquiries to Vasille Kotsiras - Executive Officer
0450 228 ***
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.
We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.
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.
