Manager, Strategy, Policy And Reporting

Description:

Role Highlights

• Enhancing the social and community living skills of clients
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
• Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector

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 Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and people with complex and exceptional needs. The division also leads the department's Closing the Gap efforts.

Role Details

The Manager, Strategy, Policy and Reporting, is a role within Homelessness Systems and Partnerships (HSP) and is accountable to the Director, Homelessness Systems and Partnerships, for:
• Providing leadership and expert consultation, best practice advice and support to HSP in the areas of strategy, research, analysis, data informed policy, procedures, and funding priorities to address the needs of people experiencing and at risk of homelessness.
• Providing subject matter expertise to the development of the HSP Strategic roadmap and the alignment of the sector to these objectives.
• Leading and contributing to the development and implementation of audit processes for policy and document sets for HSP.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.

Role Status: Term up to 04/04/2027

Salary Range: $121,107-$125,679 (ASO8)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Ally Leech, 0491 236 111 Email: Ally.Leech@sa.gov.au

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 dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the 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.

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.