Role Highlights
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Work in a modern and dynamic environment
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Vibrant, committed and supportive team
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We value people who have curiosity, passion and desire for continuous improvement
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
The Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence is a dedicated unit established to lead the whole-of government engagement with, and response to, the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. This involves coordinating functions that include sector engagement and supporting lived-experience participation.
Role Details
The Principal Policy and Project Officer is a role within the Office for Prevention DFSV and is accountable to the Manager, DFSV Strategy and Learning System for:
Leading the Department’s implementation of relevant accepted recommendations from the Royal Commission into DFSV to ensure all legal, policy and governance obligations are met, leading the development of key infrastructure to support continuous learning between system components and stakeholders, including mechanisms for data and knowledge sharing and analysis and communities of practice spanning multiple facets of the DFSV landscape in South Australia, delivering high-quality strategic policy and project design, implementation and evaluation and monitoring emerging research and issues in the DFSV space, identifying implications and providing high-level advice.
Special Conditions
National Police Clearance Check required
Employment-related Screening Check required
Some out of hours work may be required
Duration: Term up to fifteen (15) months
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Hayley Welgus
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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.