Address
Form of work9Y87CB76
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Disability
Adelaide
97,022-102,626
ASO6
Ongoing
05 Feb 2024
- Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
- Develop and implement policy to support disability sector of South Australia
- Diverse and inclusive culture
The Senior Policy Officer is a role within Disability Services and is accountable to the Manager, Strategic Policy for:
- Providing timely and accurate strategic policy advice to support South Australia’s participation in national
disability decision-making forums.
- Working collaboratively across state government agencies to progress whole-of-government disability reform opportunities and support outcomes for people with disability.
- Contributing to national disability policy initiatives to ensure South Australia’s needs and interests are represented, including in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- Supporting the Department’s disability reform intergovernmental relations functions including by coordinating information requests and actively engaging across state government agencies to ensure the preparation of holistic, well-informed advice.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check if new to the Department and a satisfactory Employment-related Screening Check where this is required for the role.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Role Status: Ongoing.
• Tertiary qualification in public administration, social services or other relevant discipline is desirable.
Attachments:
Role Description - Senior Policy Officer - ASO6.pdf
Disability Services provides valuable support to the South Australian community through supported independent living, Transition to Home, quality and clinical services, and the DHS Equipment Program. As one of the largest providers, we supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. Our Transition to Home initiative facilitates the timely discharge of people with a disability from hospital into the community.
We also fund equipment and home modifications for South Australians who are otherwise unfunded for these services through Commonwealth options. Equipment and home modifications, as well as the delivery, repair, maintenance and replacement of items, is funded by the DHS Equipment Program.
Enquiries to Katie Bezzoubov
0400 366 ***
DHS strives to celebrate and improve the lives of people of all ages, cultures, disabilities, ethnicities, faiths, gender identities, sex characteristics and sexual orientations. 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 the strategies we lead.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au 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.
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.
DHS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equitable services to all South Australians. This ensures that all people feel welcome to work with us and access our services, including people identifying as Aboriginal, living with disability, LGBTIQA+, youth, mature age, and from different ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
