Department of Human Services
Job reference: 847861
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.

Workforce Development and Integrity

The Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building our capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services for the South Australian community. The division provides internal strategic and operational workforce services, whilst also contributing to the boarder public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services.

• Develop and implement policies to shape our state
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
• Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector

The Program Manager, Child Safe Environments is a role within the Screening Unit and is accountable to the General Manager, Policy and Child Safe Environments for:
• leading the strategic design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Child Safe Environments Program, ensuring alignment with legislative obligations and the application of trauma informed, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches
• building and maintaining effective partnerships across government and non-government sectors, providing high level advice to senior leaders, and representing DHS in forums to strengthen a system wide culture of child safety and wellbeing
• driving community engagement, workforce development, and research initiatives that embed the Child Safe Environments: Principles of Good Practice and support continuous improvement informed by data, evidence, and lived experience.

Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer

$112,163-$121,246

Ongoing Opportunity

Katherine Still
Phone: 08 7133 7441
Email: Katherine.Still2@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: 25/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Program Manager Child Safe Environments - 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.