Senior Project Officer

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 862556
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Access excellent learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people

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 Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.

Role Details

The Senior Project Officer is a role within Safer Family Services, and is accountable to the Manager, Partnerships and Integrated Practice for:
• Leading significant and/or complex projects within Safer Family Services to be delivered on time and within budget determining project visions, goals, outcomes and priorities, within the framework of the corporate plans and the objectives of the Department.
• Providing comprehensive specialist expertise contributing to the development and implementation of evidence informed services for children, young people, families and staff in response to health, wellbeing and cultural safety needs of children, families and community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners, internally and externally, to maintain effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances across the CFSS.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations.

Role Status: Term up to 26/11/2027

Salary Range: $105,747-$111,854 (ASO6)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Michelle Tahija, 0447 199 094 Email: michelle.tahija@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: 05/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Project Officer - ASO6.pdf

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.