Department of Human Services
Job reference: 847628
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
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

Organisational Development and Learning

Our Organisational Development and Learning team provides expertise in learning, development and recruitment to strengthen our workforce, uplift organisational capability and improve the employee experience. They collaborate with business areas to ensure initiatives align with departmental priorities, are backed by data and support staff to deliver services to the South Australian community.

Role Highlights

• Based in Adelaide CBD with flexible working arrangements
• Drive impactful workforce capability initiatives across DHS
• Vibrant, committed and supportive team

About the role

This is a senior Organisational Development role working closely with senior leaders to shape how DHS builds leadership capability, strengthens workforce performance, and develops its future talent pipeline.

The role works across a mix of established priorities, with scope to improve and evolve how work is delivered over time. It is suited to someone ready to take on broader, organisation-wide work and play a key role in shaping how organisational development is delivered.

You will lead department-wide organisational development initiatives, provide trusted, high-level advice to senior stakeholders, and manage a small team of OD practitioners.

What you'll do

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of strategies and programs across leadership development, performance development, and talent and succession planning
• Provide clear, practical organisational development advice and coaching to executives and senior leaders to improve capability and performance
• Use workforce data, employee feedback and insights to inform evidence-based decision making and solutions
• Design and facilitate workshops, focus groups and consultation activities to understand business needs and co-design practical solutions
• Provide strategic oversight of graduate and early career programs
• Establish and embed measures, systems and evaluation approaches to track impact
• Provide line management and professional leadership to OD practitioner team

What you'll bring

You are an experienced OD practitioner who can operate confidently at a senior level and is keen to take on broader, organisation-wide work.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience leading organisational development or workforce capability initiatives, with the ability to apply this across different focus areas
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes and see initiatives through to implementation in complex environments
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders and executives
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn insights into fit-for-purpose solutions
• Experience in facilitation, consultation and program design
• Sound knowledge of organisational development, culture and change practices
• Ability to prioritise and exercise sound judgement when managing competing demands
• A collaborative approach and ability to contribute to a team-based way of working

Desirable:

Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. OD, Psychology, HR)

Why join us

• Influence department-wide approaches to leadership, talent and performance
• Work directly with senior leaders on strategic priorities
• Lead meaningful work with clear organisational impact
• Flexible working options available

Special Conditions

National Police Check required

Classification

ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer

Salary Range

$112,163-$121,246

Duration

Term up to two (2) years

Enquiries to

Anna Booth
Phone: 0451 682 590
Email: anna.booth2@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 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.

Applications close: 24/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Principal Consultant, Organisational Development - 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.