Role Highlights
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Be part of a team that drives inclusion initiatives for the state
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Vibrant, committed and supportive team
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Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
About the Business
Our Inclusion Policy and Reform team brings together expertise to deliver on improvements and policies so DHS can provide the best possible services and programs for the South Australian community. They provide technical leadership in evaluation, project and change management and have responsibility for the state's inclusion agenda including, but not limited to, young people, carers, volunteers and LGBTIQA+
Role Details
The Assistant Director, Social Inclusion Policy and Partnerships is a role within Inclusion Policy and Reform Directorate and is accountable to the Director for:
• Providing strategic leadership, management and expert advice relating to the state inclusion agenda for LGBTIQA+, carers, volunteers and youth, to support implementation of critical initiatives including carers review, SA Volunteering Strategy and the Youth Action Plan.
• Developing and maintaining constructive relationships with management, executive and staff across the Department, other agencies, and representatives from the community services sector, and stakeholders.
• Managing sensitive issues and negotiations with key stakeholders and registered organisations, staff and senior management.
• Providing project leadership which ensures proper project management methodology is utilised and key issues and risks are identified with effective mitigation strategies developed.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) contract role for commencement early-mid January 2025 with date to be negotiated.
Tertiary qualifications in behavioural and social sciences, law or other relevant disciplines is desirable.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Mandy Smith, Acting Director, Inclusion Policy and Partnerships
0450 881 412
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.