Department of Human Services
Job reference: 698552
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
* Make a difference for South Australians
* Work in a modern and dynamic environment
* Exciting opportunity for career development
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
Our Digital, Data and Technology team is responsible for enabling the department to deliver its services through the provision and governance of information management, systems, data and technology. Their goal is to provide our workforce with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively, while making it simpler for the community to access the information they need.
Role Details
Acting as the central technology team's representative into this significant project and reporting on a daily basis to the Manager, Cyber Risk and Information Security, the IT Lead will be responsible for ensuring DHS policies, standards, security frameworks are adhered to.
The IT lead will also work extensively to ensure integrations and technical architecture is documented and well understood between the project team and DHS' internal teams.
You will partner with project teams and business units to analyse and define business requirements and drive improvements in processes, information systems, information management, and organisational practices through effective change initiatives.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Role Status: Term up to 30/06/2026
Salary Range: $121,107-$125,679 (ASO8)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Mathew Rochford, Email:
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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at and a member of our team will get back to you.
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: 22/09/2025 11:30 PM