Role Highlights
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We value people who desire continuous learning and professional development
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Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
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Convenient CBD location
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 Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.
Role Details
The Senior Business Support Officer - Admin is a role within Youth Justice and is accountable to the Team Leader,
Administration for:
• providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive customer support to facilitate the day-to-day
operations of the Business
• providing a high quality of service relating to financial support
• providing a high level of service relating to human resources support
• contributing to the development and review of local business practices and procedures
• liaising with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain productive working relationships
• assisting the Team Leader, Administration in administrative matters and projects as required.
Having experience with Basware, EMS, organising/arranging travel, fleet management and petty cash would be desirable. Proficiency with public sector administrative systems and Microsoft Suite particularly Excel would also be highly regarded.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Will be required to work at various locations (Adelaide CBD and Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre) on a rotational basis.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Duration: Term up to seven (7) months.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Ravinder Thakur
0476 370 384
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.