Role Highlights
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Develop and implement policies to shape our state
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Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
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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 Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building our capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services for the South Australian community. The division provides internal strategic and operational workforce services, whilst also contributing to the boarder public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services.
Role Details
The Program Manager, Child Safe Environments is a role within the Screening Unit and is accountable to the General Manager, Policy and Child Safe Environments for:
• leading the strategic design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Child Safe Environments Program, ensuring alignment with legislative obligations and the application of trauma informed, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches
• building and maintaining effective partnerships across government and non-government sectors, providing high level advice to senior leaders, and representing DHS in forums to strengthen a system wide culture of child safety and wellbeing
• driving community engagement, workforce development, and research initiatives that embed the Child Safe Environments: Principles of Good Practice and support continuous improvement informed by data, evidence, and lived experience.
Special Conditions
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Duration: Ongoing Opportunity
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Katherine Still
08 7133 7441
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.