Department of Human Services
Job reference: 842012
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short 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.

Community Visitors Scheme

The Community Visitors Scheme provides independent oversight and safeguarding for people receiving services from DHS, including mental health services. Trained Community Visitors (volunteers) conduct visits and inspections of services to speak with clients about their experiences, make inquiries into care and treatment, and observe service delivery conditions.

• Be part of a department that prioritises integrity, equity, and community wellbeing
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Vibrant, committed and supportive team

The Assistant Principal Community Visitor (APCV) is a role within the Community Visitor Scheme (CVS) and is accountable to the Principal Community Visitor (PCV) for:
• leading CVS staff and Community Visitors, to deliver a high quality, effective visiting scheme and advocate for improvement of services to people with a mental illness who are receiving care in mental health facilities, people with a disability who live in state-run disability accommodation and people who are NDIS participants under the guardianship of the Public Advocate. managing the CVS human and financial resources, technological supports and general operations of the CVS within the allocated budget
• strategic advice to the PCV on the operations of the CVS, including identification, escalation, and referral of critical and systemic issues to the PCV and relevant stakeholders
• identifying, managing and implementing projects to improve delivery of services by the CVS
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across the portfolio and with volunteers, clients of the CVS and their carers, government, and non-government service providers, including the Department of Human Services, SA Health and the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA)
• undertaking visits to mental health facilities and disability accommodation services within the scope of the Community Visitors Scheme.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.

ASO8 - Administrative Services Officer

$125,649-$130,392

30 Apr 2027

Anne Gale
Phone: 08 8429 9397
Email: anne.gale@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 29/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Assistant Principal Community Visitor - ASO8.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.