CAREER SUPPORT OFFICER

Reference 4OC98123
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Job Reference:
4OC98123
Eligibility:
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Division:
Workforce Development and Integrity
Location:
Adelaide
Salary Range:
105,747-111,854
Classification:
ASO6
Engagement Type:
Term Contract
Closing Date:
21 Jul 2026

Role Highlights

  • Contribute to the health and wellbeing of our employees
  • Flexible working arrangements available
  • A work environment that supports holistic approach to safety, health, wellbeing

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.

About the Business

People and Partnerships empower leaders and teams to build a safe, capable and engaged workforce by providing advice and services across people management, workforce relations and change, wellbeing and safety, investigations and career support. They help the department to manage risk and support staff through complex matters so they can do their best work for South Australians.

Role Details

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated individual to make an impact providing recovery and return to work support services for a safe and sustainable work environment by delivering the following:
• identifying and negotiating suitable alternative placements for work injured and excess employees
• establishing and maintaining the reporting requirements for excess employees as determined by the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment
• compiling and analysing statistical data and formulating reports on human resources activity, including excess employees and targeted/voluntary separation packages
• preparing and developing briefings, reports, correspondence, and other documentation in relation to work injured and excess employees
• undertaking and delivering human resource (HR) related special projects and programs
• applying early intervention measures in response to reported incidents and workers compensation claims
• providing comprehensive return to work services, including the development and implementation of recovery / return to work plans.

Special Conditions

National Police Clearance Check
Duration: Term up to two (2) years

Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should be a certified Return to Work Coordinator (as per the Return-to-Work Act 2014).

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Contact Us

Enquiries to Kylie Raab
0423 974 071

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.

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