Senior Project Officer

Department of Human Services SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Senior Project Officer within Safer Family Services. The role focuses on leading significant projects to improve child safety and wellbeing, delivering on time and within budget, while aligning with department priorities.

The position requires specialist expertise to develop and implement evidence-informed services for children, families and staff, and to strengthen collaborations across partners and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leading significant and/or complex projects within Safer Family Services to be delivered on time and within budget, determining project visions, goals, outcomes and priorities, within the framework of the corporate plans and the objectives of the Department.
• Providing comprehensive specialist expertise contributing to the development and implementation of evidence informed services for children, young people, families and staff in response to health, wellbeing and cultural safety needs of children, families and community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners, internally and externally, to maintain effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances across the CFSS.

Job description

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 Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi‑agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out‑of‑home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.

The Senior Project Officer is a role within Safer Family Services, and is accountable to the Manager, Partnerships and Integrated Practice for:

Leading significant and/or complex projects within Safer Family Services to be delivered on time and within budget determining project visions, goals, outcomes and priorities, within the framework of the corporate plans and the objectives of the Department.

Providing comprehensive specialist expertise contributing to the development and implementation of evidence informed services for children, young people, families and staff in response to health, wellbeing and cultural safety needs of children, families and community.

Working collaboratively with key partners, internally and externally, to maintain effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances across the CFSS.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Employment‑related Screening Check required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Must comply with any order, direction, policy or procedure of the Chief Executive or delegate to receive vaccinations.

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 [e-mail] and a member of the 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.

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We’re committed to delivering modern programs, services and policy, which strengthen communities.

We’re looking for people with passion and integrity who are committed to make a difference, so South Australians thrive:

• Help people who may be disadvantaged, marginalised or in a vulnerable situation.
• Support people be informed, active participants in decision‑making and local solutions.
• Increase opportunities for positive development of children and young people.
• Pursue the full participation of women in the state’s social and economic life.
• Engage with Aboriginal families and communities to connect them with access to meaningful services.

We’re committed to delivering modern programs, services and policy, which strengthen communities.

We’re looking for people with passion and integrity who are committed to make a difference, so South Australians thrive:

• Help people who may be disadvantaged, marginalised or in a vulnerable situation.
• Support people be informed, active participants in decision‑making and local solutions.
• Increase opportunities for positive development of children and young people.
• Pursue the full participation of women in the state’s social and economic life.
• Engage with Aboriginal families and communities to connect them with access to meaningful services.