Role Highlights
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Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
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Make a meaningful impact in a supportive, rewarding environment
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Access excellent learning and development opportunities
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
Our Finance, Digital and Customer Support Division oversees the department's budget and financial compliance responsibilities, its infrastructure and assets portfolio, as well as procurement and quality assurance functions, digital, data and technology and screening and financial transformation programs. They provide support and strategic advice across the department regarding a range of DHS goals, systems and processes.
Role Details
The Senior Procurement and Grants Adviser is a role within Finance, Digital and Customer Support and is accountable to the Manager, Procurement and Grants for:
Providing leadership and support to all members of the Procurement and Grants team, supporting Business Units achieve maximum value and benefit from their contracting and procurement activities/strategies, providing a high-quality advisory and consultancy service on a range of procurement and/or grants management matters to relevant stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of identified contractual outcomes and protecting the operational, legal and financial interests of DHS at all times and initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating procurement strategies, programs, projects and policies.
There are two opportunities available for this role, a Term Contract up to March 2027 and an Ongoing Contract.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Two positions available - Term up to eleven (11) months and Ongoing.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Elizabeth Chmielewski
0434 904 003
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.