Address2MEED8E5
SA Public Sector Employees Only
Office of the Chief Executive and Governance
Level 14, 211 Victoria Square, Adelaide
75,430-79,070
ASO4
Term Contract
17 May 2024
- Convenient CBD location
- Contribute to making South Australia a great place to live
- Diverse and inclusive culture
The Project Support Officer is a role within the Office of the Chief Executive – Community Visitor Scheme and is accountable to the Principal Community Visitor for:
- Coordinating and scheduling visits to services such as state-run Disability Accommodation, Mental Health Treatment Centres, Community Mental Health Centres and Public Advocate clients under guardianship who are in the NDIS.
- Applying high level coordination skills to support project management, reporting and executive support requirements.
- Supporting provision of data for research and reporting including discussion papers, annual reports and others as required.
- Managing workload and conflicting priorities to ensure outcomes and programs are achieved.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.Employment-related Screening Check required.Role Status: Term up to 01/11/2024.Level of expertise gained from a combination of experience and training is desirable.
Attachments:
Role Description - Project Support Officer - ASO4.pdf
The Community Visitor Scheme (CVS) plays an essential role in promoting the wellbeing, dignity and rights of people living with a mental health condition who receive care from a mental health service, people living with a disability in a state-run disability service and those who are under the guardianship of the Public Advocate and participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The CVS is a volunteer-led scheme that protects people's rights and supports the improvement of care services, with Community Visitors conducting visits and inspections and engaging with clients and their families to ensure they have adequate information regarding their treatment and are supported to achieve better outcomes.
Enquiries to Lisette Claridge
0416091***
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 reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of the 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.
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
