Department of Human Services
Job reference: 845048
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.

Disability and Specialised Services

Our Disability and Specialised Services (DaSS) Division delivers essential support to South Australians through high-quality NDIS services, sector reform, inclusion-focused policy. We provide direct disability supports through Supported Independent Living, and specialised care through our Disability, Clinical and Quality Services, as well as Aged Care Projects. Our work is strengthened by Corporate and Engagement teams, ensuring strong governance, collaboration and positive outcomes for people we support.

• Drive organisational change and operational excellence to deliver outcomes for South Australians with disability
• Leadership opportunity within Disability and Specialised Services
• Purposeful work that contributes to supporting people with disability to lead their best lives

A senior leadership role within Disability and Specialised Services (DASS), reporting to the Executive Director. This position provides strategic leadership in communications, stakeholder engagement and change management to support major policy initiatives and service reforms. The role leads the development and delivery of complex communications strategies, provides trusted high-level advice to executives, and drives culture transformation and strategic alignment across the division. It is responsible for shaping effective engagement approaches to enable successful delivery of key programs, reforms and organisational priorities.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

SM1 - Senior Manager

Ongoing Opportunity

Tim Baker
Phone: 0426 094 409
Email: tim.baker@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: 27/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Strategy and Communications Manager - SM1.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.