Department of Human Services
Job reference: 840088
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.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence is a dedicated unit established to lead the whole-of government engagement with, and response to, the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. This involves coordinating functions that include sector engagement and supporting lived-experience participation. 

• Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
• Make a meaningful impact in a supportive, rewarding environment
• Multiple positions available

Reporting to the Manager, Implementation DFSV System Reform, the Practice and Implementation Leads will apply knowledge of the DFSV sector and systems to inform decisions, design and implementation of reform activities.  The roles will also provide leadership in development and delivery of training to support reform activities, building sector and system capability.  Your high-level clinical knowledge and expertise in working with children, young people and adult victim-survivors of DFSV and people who use violence will contribute to determining project visions, goals and outcomes and priorities within the framework of the DFSV system reform implementation plan.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Successful applicant may be required to undertake RRHAN-EC - Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care full day/online course and the updated online course posted as required.
Successful applicant must hold a current Australian issued Driver's Licence (equivalent to minimum class ‘C' - South Australian)

Essential Qualifications:

Incumbent should hold an appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

AHP3 - Allied Health Professional

$108,347-$116,216

Term up to two (2) years

Annie Francis
Phone: 0437 761 465
Email: Annie.Francis2@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: 15/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Practice and Implementation Lead - AHP3.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.