Senior Manager, Justice Strategy and Funding

Attorney-General's Department; South Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General’s Department invites applications for a Senior Manager, Justice Strategy and Funding in South Australia. The role leads strategic coordination, funding and contract management for legal assistance programs, reports to the Director, Justice Policy and Analytics, and shapes policy advice for senior decision-makers.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in policy/funding initiatives, excellent relationship-building and proven grant management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering policy, programs or funding initiatives in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• 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 the ability to navigate intergovernmental and cross-sector issues.
• Commitment to collaboration, inclusion and improving access to justice outcomes for South Australians.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of South Australia’s legal assistance program under the National Access to Justice Partnership (NAJP).
• Managing funding agreements, procurement processes and grant programs to support a sustainable and effective legal assistance sector.
• Providing strategic policy advice to the Attorney‑General and senior executives on legal assistance, funding and justice policy issues.
• Driving South Australia’s contribution to national legal assistance priorities and initiatives, including workforce, data and access-to-justice reforms.
• Building strong partnerships across government, the legal assistance sector and community stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team while fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Policy delivery

Negotiation

Evidence-based advising

Project/Grant management

Political awareness

Collaboration

Inclusion

Job description

Senior Manager, Justice Strategy and Funding

• Classification: SS/SM1
• Salary Range: $144,421 + Superannuation
• Duration: Up to 3 years
• Vacancy Type: Full Time
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• Closing Date: 11:30pm, Thursday 12 November 2026

About the Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Justice Strategy and Funding leads a high-performing team responsible for the strategic coordination, funding and contract management of South Australia’s legal assistance sector. Reporting to the Director, Justice Policy and Analytics, this role provides expert advice to the Attorney-General, oversees significant grant funding programs, and represents South Australia in national policy and intergovernmental forums.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of South Australia’s legal assistance program under the National Access to Justice Partnership (NAJP).
• Managing funding agreements, procurement processes and grant programs to support a sustainable and effective legal assistance sector.
• Providing strategic policy advice to the Attorney-General and senior executives on legal assistance, funding and justice policy issues.
• Driving South Australia’s contribution to national legal assistance priorities and initiatives, including workforce, data and access-to-justice reforms.
• Building strong partnerships across government, the legal assistance sector and community stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team while fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader with experience managing teams, funding programs or complex policy portfolios. They will demonstrate:

• 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.
• The ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior decision-makers.
• Strong project, contract and grant management experience.
• Sound judgement, political awareness and the ability to navigate complex intergovernmental and cross-sector issues.
• A commitment to collaboration, inclusion and improving access to justice outcomes for South Australians.

About the Business

Justice Policy and Analytics (JPA) supports the delivery of the strategic priorities of the Attorney-General and the Attorney-General's Department through the provision of high-quality policy advice and research, justice system strategy, stakeholder engagement, and data analytics. The Justice Strategy and Funding (JSAF) team is one of three teams within JPA and is responsible for administering funding under the National Access to Justice Partnership to South Australian legal assistance services and contributing to the development of national legal assistance policy. The team also administers funding from statutory funds for a variety of justice-related programs, including services and projects designed to benefit and support victims of crime, and to further crime prevention and offender rehabilitation objectives.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

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).

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Alexandra O'Sullivan, Director Justice Policy and Analytics on 04 116 or [e-mail]

The Attorney‑General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part‑time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.