Justice Strategy & Funding Leader

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Attorney-General's Department in Adelaide seeks a Senior Manager for Justice Strategy and Funding to lead strategic coordination, funding and contract management of the SA legal assistance sector. You will advise the Attorney-General, oversee major grant programs and represent SA in national policy forums.

The role reports to the Director, Justice Policy and Analytics and requires a collaborative, strategic leader capable of guiding a high-performing team and delivering outcomes for South

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience delivering policy, programs or funding initiatives in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior decision-makers.
• Strong project, contract and grant management experience.
• Sound judgement, political awareness and ability to navigate intergovernmental issues.
• Commitment to collaboration, inclusion and improving access to justice outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of South Australia’s legal assistance program under the NAJP.
• Managing funding agreements, procurement processes and grant programs.
• Providing strategic policy advice to the Attorney-General and senior executives.
• Driving SA’s contribution to national legal assistance priorities and intergovernmental forums.
• Building strong partnerships across government, the sector and community stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team while fostering a high-performing workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Policy delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Contract & grant management

Job description

Attorney-General's Department in Adelaide seeks a Senior Manager for Justice Strategy and Funding to lead strategic coordination, funding and contract management of the SA legal assistance sector. You will advise the Attorney-General, oversee major grant programs and represent SA in national policy forums.

The role reports to the Director, Justice Policy and Analytics and requires a collaborative, strategic leader capable of guiding a high-performing team and delivering outcomes for South