**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 697956
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**Role Highlights**
- Develop and implement policies to shape our state
- Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
- Make a difference for South Australians
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.
**About the Business**
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.
**Role Details**
The Principal Policy Officer - Screening Reform is a role within the Screening Unit and is accountable to the General Manager, Policy & Child Safe Environments for:
- Leading the planning, development and implementation of the national worker screening check for the aged care sector in South Australia.
- Driving policy development and strategic reform initiatives aimed at safeguarding vulnerable people and enhancing the integrity of the workforce.
- Providing high level policy advice and leading the review and evaluation of screening to support continuous improvement and national consistency.
**Special Conditions**
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Tertiary qualification in politics, law or other related disciplines is desirable.
**Role Status**: Term up to 30/06/2026
**Salary Range**: $108,109-$116,864 (ASO7)
**Location**: Adelaide
**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.
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**: 24/09/2025 11:30 PM