Role Highlights
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Flexible working arrangements available
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Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
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Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
About the Business
Our System Stewardship Directorate is responsible for policy, strategy and innovation projects that support the Child and Family Support System by working inclusively with sector partners and across the Division.
Role Details
The Manager, Strategy, Policy and Innovation is a role in System Stewardship and is accountable to the General Manager, Strategy, Policy and System Stewardship for:
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Leading and managing authoritative advice on early intervention priorities and strategies for the child protection system and leading the development of cross-agency initiatives.
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Providing strategic leadership in the development of proposals on major, complex policy issues based on proven evidence and contemporary service design and research.
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Establishing, leading and developing effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances with key stakeholders across government.
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Providing effective leadership and management to the team, including the development of relevant skills and capabilities.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations.
Tertiary qualification in human services, social work, business, management or equivalent expertise gained from training or professional accreditation is desirable.
Role Status: Term up to 13/06/2025.
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Contact Us
Enquiries to Cindy Jarvis
0458 402 589
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.