Department of Human Services Job reference: 846253 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone 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 Community and Aboriginal Partnerships 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 Highlights Diverse and inclusive culture Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders Make a difference for South Australians Role Details The Principal Policy and Programs Officer is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Manager Strategy, Policy and Reporting, for: providing high level strategic support to HSP in the areas of strategy, policy, research, data analysis, outcome frameworks, procedures, programs and funding priorities to ensure an effective service response to people experiencing, and at risk of, homelessness providing leadership, supervision, guidance and deployment of staff to deliver effective services and support to the Homelessness sector establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the Commonwealth, state and local government and non-government organisations to drive best practice and support HSP reform agendas advising on matters as part of parliamentary and administrative processes and effectively navigating policy, program and partnership challenges working in partnership with non-government partners to enhance service responses that are underpinned by sound research, data collection and strategic analysis of the broad social policy implications. Special Conditions National Police Check required. Employment-related Screening Check required. Some out of hours work may be required. Classification ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer Salary Range $112,163-$121,246 Duration Ongoing Opportunity Enquiries to Katriona Kinsella Phone: 049 1978 498 Email: sa.gov.au 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. Applications close: 04/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Role Description - Principal Policy and Programs Officer - ASO7.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
