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SalaryJob reference: 574163
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
- Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
- Develop and implement policies to shape our state
- Flexible working arrangements available
Role Details
The Principal Policy and Project Officer is a role withinDisability Services and is accountable to the Manager, DisabilityPolicy and Projects for:
• Providing timely and accurate policy advice to managementand executives to support effective service delivery.
• Planning, initiating, managing and delivering complexprojects to achieve departmental and whole of government disabilityreform objectives in areas such as disability housing.
• Working collaboratively across state government agencies toprogress disability reform opportunities, including where there arejoint areas of interest and accountability with otherdepartments.
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).
Tertiary qualification in public Policy and management, behaviouraland social science, law, or other relevant discipline isdesirable.
About the Business
Disability Services provides valuable support to the SouthAustralian community through supported independent living,Transition to Home, quality and clinical services, and the DHSEquipment Program. As one of the largest providers, we superviseand help with everyday tasks to support people living withdisability to live as independently as possible. Our Transition toHome initiative facilitates the timely discharge of people with adisability from hospital into the community.
We also fund equipment and home modifications for SouthAustralians who are otherwise unfunded for these services throughCommonwealth options. Equipment and home modifications, as well asthe delivery, repair, maintenance and replacement of items, isfunded by the DHS Equipment Program.
Role Status: Term up to 06/02/2026
Salary Range: $106,512-$115,137 (ASO7)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Myf Williams, 0467 656 *** Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Application InstructionsResume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum oftwo pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with therole specific capabilities and attach your current resume via theonline application form. For more information about applying, referto our Job Application Guide
Screening ChecksIf you are new to the department and are invited to aninterview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,which has been issued within six months of your application for therole. National Police Checks can be applied for viathe South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires anEmployment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergosuch assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessmentduring your employment.
DHS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace andproviding equitable services to all South Australians. This ensuresthat all people feel welcome to work with us and access ourservices, including people identifying as Aboriginal, living withdisability, LGBTIQA+, youth, mature age, and from different ethnic,linguistic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
Applications close: 06/02/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description - Principal Policy and Project Officer - ASO7.pdf
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.
