Department of Human Services
Job reference: 847346
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.

Office for Women

The Office for Women (OfW) is part of the Women's Equality and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence System Reform division and works collaboratively with the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Family and Sexual Violence. The OfW promotes gender equity and positive change for women in South Australia through collaboration with government and community groups. The OfW develops policy and advice to support informed decision-making on issues affecting women, improving their safety, wellbeing, and economic security.

• Convenient CBD location, with easy access to public transport, green space, government precincts, dining and retail hubs
• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
• Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector

The Senior Policy Officer is a role within Office for Women and is accountable to the Manager, Inter- Government Relations, for:
providing high level policy advice and information on a broad range of issues that affect the status of women, including legislative reform
developing and undertaking high level and complex projects related to the status of women
preparing briefs, advice and other documents for the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, including Cabinet and Parliamentary matters
contributing to the provision of effective and balanced policy advice to government on the interests and concerns of women across the State and at a Commonwealth level.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.

ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer

$102,171-$108,071

Term up to thirteen (13) months

Shannon Barry
Phone: 08 7133 7485
Email: Shannon.Barry2@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: 16/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Policy Officer - ASO6.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.