Job Executive Officer, Adelaide

Role Highlights

• Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
• Work in a modern and dynamic environment
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

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 Executive Officer is a role within Youth Justice and Inclusion Support and is accountable to the Director, Youth Justice and Inclusion Support, for:
• Providing high-level confidential executive assistance to the Director and some secretariat support for working parties and committees
• Providing support on a range of administration and project-based support which contributes to the work of the Youth Justice and Inclusion Support team
• Supporting the directorate’s business needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

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: $76,561-$80,256

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Paula Rauh, 0460 430 *** Email: ***********@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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of our 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.