Lead Workforce Planner

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 860688
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Role Highlights

• Purposeful work that contributes to supporting people with disability to lead their best lives
• Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
• Based in Adelaide CBD with flexible working arrangements

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

The Corporate Services and Client Management team provides strategic, technical and client-related administrative support to our Disability Services Directorate. They support, governance, records and information management, systems, business processes, helping to ensure our NDIS services are delivered efficiently and in line with each client's individual funding plan. 

Role Details

The Lead Workforce Planner plays a critical role in shaping the organisation’s future workforce capability by driving workforce planning, forecasting and analysis activities.
This position provides expert advice and insights to support evidence-based decision-making, ensuring workforce strategies are aligned with service delivery requirements, organisational priorities and future workforce demands.
The role is responsible for developing sustainable workforce models, delivering workforce planning initiatives, and partnering with key stakeholders to identify and address workforce risks and opportunities.
The Lead Workforce Planner provides strategic reporting, workforce intelligence and innovative planning solutions that support operational effectiveness, recruitment planning and long-term workforce sustainability.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.

Role Status: Ongoing

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

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Christine Shelton, 0451 679 154 Email: christine.shelton@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: 17/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Lead Workforce Planner - 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.