Role Highlights
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Convenient CBD location, with easy access to public transport, green space, government precincts, dining and retail hubs
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Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
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Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
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 (OfW) is
part of the Women’s Equality and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence System
Reform division and works collaboratively with the Office for the Prevention of
Domestic Family and Sexual Violence. The OfW promotes gender equity and
positive change for women in South Australia through collaboration with
government and community groups. The OfW develops policy and advice to support
informed decision-making on issues affecting women, improving their safety,
wellbeing, and economic security.
Role Details
The Senior Policy Officer is a role within Office for Women and is accountable to the Manager, Inter-
Government Relations, for:
• providing high level policy advice and information on a broad range of issues that affect the status of
women, including legislative reform
• developing and undertaking high level and complex projects related to the status of women
• preparing briefs, advice and other documents for the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic,
Family and Sexual Violence, including Cabinet and Parliamentary matters
• contributing to the provision of effective and balanced policy advice to government on the interests and
concerns of women across the State and at a Commonwealth level.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Duration: Term up to thirteen (13) months.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Shannon Barry
08 7133 7485
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.