SENIOR MANAGER, DIGITAL STRATEGY AND SOLUTIONS

Reference 0KD6DC88
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Job Reference:
0KD6DC88
Eligibility:
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Division:
Finance, Digital and Customer Support
Location:
Adelaide
Salary Range:
Classification:
SSSM01
Engagement Type:
Ongoing
Closing Date:
13 Sep 2026

Role Highlights

  • Based in Adelaide CBD with flexible working arrangements
  • Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
  • Ongoing, permanent full-time role

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

Check out our Candidate Pack for more information

About the Business

Our Digital, Data and Technology team is responsible for enabling the department to deliver its services through the provision and governance of information management, systems, data and technology. Their goal is to provide our workforce with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively, while making it simpler for the community to access the information they need. 

Role Details

The Senior Manager, Digital Strategy and Solutions is a role within Finance, Digital and Customer Support and is accountable to the Director, Digital Data and Technology for:
• leading the Department’s digital strategy and solutions, data and AI strategy, and transformation priorities, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives, service priorities and emerging business needs
• partnering with business areas and senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, address complex business challenges and shape customer-focused digital transformational solutions
• leading the Digital Solutions function, including Data Analytics and Reporting, ensuring digital, data, analytics and business intelligence capabilities are integrated to support evidence-based decision-making, innovation, service improvement and organisational outcomes
• leading the ICT project governance framework, portfolio prioritisation and assurance practices, ensuring digital investments are effectively prioritised, governed, monitored and evaluated to manage risk, dependencies, delivery performance and benefits realisation
• building strategic partnerships across the Department and broader technology ecosystem, working collaboratively with stakeholders, vendors, government and external partners to shape and deliver sustainable solutions aligned with approved architecture, governance, security and operational requirements.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Duration: Ongoing opportunity

Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional expertise and experience demonstrated through substantial leadership experience in digital, technology, data or related fields.

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Contact Us

Enquiries to Phillip Chin
0433 541 233

Diversity And Inclusion

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 dhsrecruitment@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.

Application Instructions

Resume and Cover Letter

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet 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.



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