Department of Human Services
Job reference:
833494
Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Ongoing
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
* Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
* Make a meaningful impact in a supportive, rewarding environment
* Access excellent learning and development opportunities
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.
Our Procurement and Quality Assurance team supports all areas of DHS to manage the procurement of goods and services and the provision of grant funding, as well as managing the department's quality assurance standard.
Role Details
The Principal Procurement and Grants Adviser is a role within Finance, Digital and Customer Support and is accountable to the Manager, Procurement and Contracts for:
* leading and managing procurement and grants processes from acquisition planning and market engagement to evaluation, contract execution and ongoing management, while providing high-level advice and guidance that influences service-wide operations
* providing professional advice, education and consultancy services to senior management and staff across the Department in relation to complex, major procurement, grants and contracting matters, projects and issues
* driving reform initiatives and leading the development of innovative procurement and grants policies, systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery across the Department.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Salary Range:
$108,109 - $116,864 (ASO7)
Location:
Adelaide
Enquiries:
Alix Taylor, Manager, Procurement and Contracts,
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 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:
12/02/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
* Role Description - Principal Procurement and Grants Adviser -
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.