Job Reference:

4YFD4E57

Eligibility:

SA Public Sector Employees Only

Division:

Workforce Development and Integrity

Location:

Adelaide

Salary Range:

71,589-76,033

Classification:

ASO3

Engagement Type:

Ongoing

Closing Date:

30 Jun 2026

Role Highlights

- Make a meaningful impact in a supportive, rewarding environment
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
- Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector

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

The Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building our capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services for the South Australian community. The division provides internal strategic and operational workforce services, whilst also contributing to the boarder public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services.

Role Details

The Project Support Officer is a role within the Child Safe Environments Program and is accountable to the Program Manager, Child Safe Environments for:

- providing proactive, high quality administrative and project support, including maintaining databases and using Microsoft Office applications to produce accurate,



timely and fit for purpose information
- supporting effective project planning, scoping, delivery and customer management across a large program of work by preparing, reviewing and researching documentation to inform high-quality reports, correspondence and project outcomes
- building and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to enable effective communication and ensure the sensitive, timely and effective implementation of project and administrative activities.

Special Conditions

National Police Clearance Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Duration: Ongoing Opportunity

Attachments:

Role Description - Project Support Officer - ASO3.pdf

Contact Us

Enquiries to Katherine Still

08 7133 74***

Diversity And Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces protected 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 **************@sa.gov.au 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.

Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide

Screening Checks

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

📌 PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide