Role Highlights

- Build strategic partnerships and service sustainability
- Convenient CBD location, with easy access to public transport, green space, government precincts, dining and retail hubs
- Flexible working arrangements available

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver contemporary 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 Communications and Engagement team provides services and advice across a range of areas, including internal and external promotions, media and risk management, sector and stakeholder engagement, events, social media, graphic and multimedia design, and website content.

Role Details The Strategy and Communications Manager is a senior leadership role within Disability and Specialised Services and is accountable to the Executive Director, Disability and Specialised Services for:

- providing strategic leadership and authoritative communications and change management expertise to Disability and Specialised Services (DASS)




- leading the development and implementation of complex communications strategies supporting DASS policy initiatives, service reforms and stakeholder engagement activities
- delivering enterprise-level strategic communications, culture transformation and change leadership across DASS
- providing authoritative, trusted advice to Executives, and leads the design and delivery of complex, high-risk communications and engagement strategies that support major reforms, service transformation and whole-of-division priorities
- shaping DASS culture, driving strategic alignment and ensuring communications and engagement approaches enable successful delivery of major programs, policy initiatives and priorities.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

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).

Duration: Ongoing Opportunity

Contact Us

Enquiries to Kirsty Delguste

08 7133 7489

[email protected]

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Visit the DHS Careers Portal for more information: https://career.dhs.sa.gov.au/WCM/4A1BDC27-FD2A-42B3-AAE7-09E9D33D3FFC

📌 Strategy and Communications Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide