Principal policy officer, legislation

* Preventive Health SA – Population Health – Enterprise Program Management
* Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

* The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation is accountable to the Director, Enterprise Program Management for leading and providing expert legislative advice and consultancy services across the Population Health division and Preventive Health SA, developing strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the agency's governance, legislative and legal obligations are met.
* The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation will provide high quality and responsive legislative policy advice and actions to the Deputy Chief Executive, Directors and Managers. These functions will result in a contribution to the provision of highly effective and efficient legal and governance services.
* The Principal Policy Officer, Legislation develops and utilises relationships with stakeholders, including across State Government, Commonwealth and other State and Territory Governments, and non-government sector, to facilitate the engagement of stakeholders and progress strategies to assist portfolios of work across Preventive Health SA.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 918874

Criminal History Screening Requirement

* A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

* Completion of a Degree in Law.

Enquiries

Jay Mullan

Director, Enterprise Program Management

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 – 11:55PM

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