Description:
Department of Human ServicesJob reference: 661297
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
- Convenient CBD location
- 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
Our Community and Partnerships team delivers funding and programs that support the capacity and wellbeing of South Australian communities, including Grants SA, Community Programs and Partnerships, Gambling Harm Support SA, Community Connections and Business Services.
Role Details
The Principal Policy Officer (Gambling Harm Support SA) is a role within Community and Partnerships and is accountable to the Manager, Gambling Harm Support SA for:
• Providing expert policy advice on complex and politically sensitive matters to support South Australia’s gambling harm minimisation agenda.
• Planning, initiating, managing and delivering complex projects to achieve whole of government gambling harm minimisation outcomes.
• Leading the development of strong partnerships with key stakeholders to support the monitoring and assessment of programs delivered by Gambling Harm Support SA.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be 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: Ongoing
Salary Range: $108,109-$116,864 (ASO7)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Rory Spreckley, 08 8208 7369 Email: rory.spreckley@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.
Applications close: 13/04/2025 11:30 PM
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.