Aso8 Principal Policy Advisor - Adelaide CBD, Australia - SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

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Adelaide CBD, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 539494

Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Long Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

Develop and implement policy to support disability sector of South Australia
Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
Be part of a team that drives inclusion initiatives for DHS

Role Details
***The Principal Policy Advisor is a role within Inclusion and Reform and is accountable to the Senior Manager, Disability Access and Inclusion for:

leading the development, implementation and advice of strategies and policy to support service reform within the Department of Human Services

- providing leadership and strategic advice on relevant policy and service reform
- establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with staff across the Department, staff within other agencies, and representatives from the community services sector.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:

Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff and stakeholders to successfully develop effective and evidence-based policy and strategy development.
Influence outcomes by establishing and maintaining effective collaborations and a network of strategic alliances with key stakeholders across government.
Provide timely and accurate advice to management and key stakeholders across government on policy, procedures and operational issues.
Represent the DHS in committees, forums and working groups at the State and National level in relation to implementation of whole of government strategies.
Prepare high quality written documents, including briefings and reports to a range of stakeholders within required timeframes.
Provide advice to the Director about the ongoing development and review of legislation and policy.
Maintain awareness of relevant policy trends and issues within the State, nationally and internationally.

Note:

Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department.

The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

Special Conditions
***- National Police Check required.

Employmentrelated Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.

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

About the Business

Inclusion and Reform acts as a central reform unit that brings together the policy and reform expertise from different directorates and functions within our department, including the Early Intervention Research Directorate, Aboriginal Practice and Partnerships, Social Inclusion and The Reform Hub.

Working across the department, the division is responsible for ensuring we deliver on the policies, reforms and improvements to which we have committed, in order to deliver the best possible services and programs for the South Australian community.

Role Status:
Term up to 30/11/2024

Salary Range:
$117,554 - $121,992 (ASO8)

Location:
Adelaide

Application Instructions

Resume and Cover Letter

Screening Checks

DHS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equitable services to all South Australians.

This ensures that all people feel welcome to work with us and access our services, including people identifying as Aboriginal, living with disability, LGBTIQA+, youth, mature age, and from different ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

Applications close: 18/07/2023 11:30 PM