Department of Human ServicesJob reference: 666548Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Short Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneRole HighlightsFlexible workingarrangements availableContribute to positiveexperiences and outcomes for children and familiesWork collaboratively andengage with stakeholdersHere at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive todeliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthencommunities and enable South Australians to actively participate incommunity life. With people at the heart of what we do and acommitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people withdisability, we work to increase inclusion, independence anddecision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.About the BusinessOur System Stewardship Directorate is responsible for policy,strategy and innovation projects that support the Child and FamilySupport System by working inclusively with sector partners andacross the Division.Role DetailsThe Principal Aboriginal Project Officer is a role within theSystem Stewardship Directorate and is accountable to the GeneralManager, System Stewardship for:• delivering the Child and Family Support System (CFSS)Aboriginal Governance and Accountability Project that will ensurethat the work of the CFSS is culturally safe and accountable• designing and implementing of cultural governance mechanismsacross Child and Family Support (CFS)• providing advice and project management to ensure CFSdelivers on the DHS commitments under Closing the Gap• contributing to the identification, development, directionand management of strategies, policy and practice that support theimplementation of quality services to Aboriginal children andfamilies in line with departmental and Aboriginal communityneeds• supporting the development and maintenance of strongpartnerships, connections and productive working relationships andcollaborations with internal and external stakeholders.Special Conditions• Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderdescent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the EqualOpportunity Act 1984).• National Police Check required.• Employment-related Screening Check required.• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence(equivalent to minimum class C).Role Status: Term up to 27/03/2026 (please notethat the contract may be extended beyond this date)Salary Range: $121,107 - $125,679 (ASO8)Location: AdelaideEnquiries: Katharine Short, (08) 7133 8824katharine.short2@sa.gov.auDiversity and InclusionDHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe andinclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of thecommunities we serve are represented in our workforce, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people withdisability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people,culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and genderdiverse people.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide apositive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you requireassistance with this process, please contact us atdhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back toyou.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity andflexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants areencouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for thisrole.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged toapply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people withdisability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace andacknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment forpeople with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrivein.Applications close: 01/05/202511:30 PMAttachments:- Role Description - Principal Aboriginal Project Officer - ASO8.pdfFlexibility StatementThe 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.
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