Director, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Director, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations in Adelaide CBD. The role leads the Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations portfolio, guiding strategic projects, partnerships, and government relations to support the Preventive Health SA Act 2024 and the agency’s Strategic Plan.

The position reports on monitoring and reporting aligned with the MEL Framework, providing high-level advice to inform policy decisions and to advance preventive health outcomes across

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic projects requiring high-level intra- and inter-government relations.
• Provide specialist advice to influence policy, planning and decision-making to advance preventive health priorities.
• Foster strategic partnerships and drive collaboration across government to integrate preventive health initiatives into policy and reform agendas.

Job description

Director, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations

Job no: 948345
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Regulation and Compliance

• Preventive Health SA – Strategy, Partnerships and Intergovernmental Relations – Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations
• Salary: $144,421 – SS/SM1 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

• The Director, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations is responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic projects and initiatives requiring highly effective intra- and inter-government relations and partnerships that support the Preventive Health SA Act 2024 and implementation of the agency’s Strategic Plan, including monitoring and reporting on implementation aligned with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework.
• The role provides high-level specialist advice that directly influences policy, planning and decision-making to advance preventive health priorities and improve population health outcomes. The role applies effective leadership skills to build and maintain strong partnerships and relationships across government supporting effective collaboration, and influencing public policy outcomes, including advancing preventive health priorities including the determinants of health.
• The position leads and manages the Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations portfolio for Preventive Health SA and is accountable for fostering strategic partnerships, driving collaboration across government, and identifying cross-government opportunities and emerging issues to support the integration of preventive health initiatives into government policy and reform agendas.

Preventive Health SA is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at you best.

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

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 948345

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Lisa Atwell
Director, Strategy and Partnerships
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 948345 - Director, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time