Role Highlights
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Convenient CBD location
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Flexible working arrangements available
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Vibrant, committed and supportive team
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 Women is reponsible for the Domestic and Family Violence Safety Alliance and works across government and community towards achieving gender equity and positive change for women in South Australia. The Office develops policy and provides advice on issues affecting women to improve their safety, wellbeing and economic security.
Role Details
The Senior Project Officer is a role within the Office for Women and is accountable to the Manager, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence for:
• providing advice and manage as appropriate the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of service and grant agreements
• working in partnership with DHS funded service providers on issues related to compliance and performance
• supporting and facilitating the ongoing development and capacity building of DHS funded service providers
• informing and supporting the work of the Office for Women, and community partners by gathering and ensuring access to relevant information about DHS's priority populations and communities
• enabling collaborations across DHS and between government (all levels), services, and people in communities, to maximise development of responses to area, place or regional issues
• contributing to community development and social inclusion approaches with a particular focus on DHS's priority populations and communities.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Duration: Ongoing opportunity
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Melissa Baker
08 7133 7484
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.