Department for Health and Wellbeing – Office of the Chief Psychiatrist Salary: $98,478 to $104,165 – ASO6 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment Overview: The Senior Adviser supports the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist by: Providing policy advice and project work relevant to the roles and functions of the Chief Psychiatrist Preparing briefings and draft responses to written and verbal communications from stakeholders Liaising, consulting, engaging and collaborating with relevant staff and stakeholders Understanding policies, standards and legislation and the impacts on individuals and services, Providing executive support to and facilitation of meetings including high level confidential advisory and administrative support. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 917292 Criminal History Screening Requirement A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position. A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position. Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Enquiries Sally Cunningham Manager Legislation and Policy Phone: 7117 9877 E-mail: sally.cunningham@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Friday, 17 October 2025 – 11:55PM Attachments 917292 - Senior Adviser, Legislation and Policy - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
