Senior Project Manager

Description:

Role Highlights

• Flexible working arrangements available
• Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
• 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 Screening and Transformation team is leading a major program of work to reform the processes and systems of the DHS Screening Unit by working collaboratively with other departmental teams, as well as key stakeholders across the public and private sector.

Role Details

The Senior Project Manager is a role within the Screening Transformation Program and is accountable to the Director, Screening Transformation for:
• providing leadership, project management expertise and coordination of various complex activities of the Screening Transformation Program
• developing strong partnerships with project managers and teams delivering discreet parts of the Screening Transformation Program
• enabling implementation, solving problems and driving governance arrangements and reporting to ensure the timely and effective delivery of the Screening Transformation Program
• maintaining productive working relationships with all relevant stakeholders required to deliver the screening transformation, associated reform agendas and implementation of strategies and projects.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.

Role Status: Term up to 26/06/2025

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

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Rita McPhail, 0439 363 183 rita.mcphail2@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.

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

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.