Job Reference: 8X6DA668 Eligibility: External Vacancy – Open to Everyone Division: Child and Family Support Location: Walkley Heights Salary Range: 85,790-95,413 Classification: ASO5 Engagement Type: Term Contract Closing Date: 23 Feb 2026 Role Highlights Flexible working arrangements available Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people Access excellent learning and development opportunities 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 Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing. Role Details The Business Coordinator is a role within Safer Family Services and is accountable to the Team Leader, Business Services for: overseeing the administration team and coordinating resources (human, financial and physical) to ensure operational business services are delivered in accordance with the Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures undertaking and coordinating projects to deliver on business and team priorities within the required timeframe developing implementing and maintaining systems and procedures to support Safer Family Services teams and objectives providing high level support to staff and leadership regarding DHS policies, procedures relating to HR, procurement, asset management, HR21, governance recruitment, for the effective delivery of programs and services. Special Conditions National Police Check required.Employment-related Screening Check required.Some out of hours work may be required.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).Duration: Term up to eight (8) months. Attachments: Role Description- Business Coordinator - ASO5.pdf Contact Us Enquiries to Jenna Emanuel 0491 932 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 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.
