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

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.

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.





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 workplace.
- 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.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of legal assistance in South Australia while leading a team that delivers meaningful outcomes for the community.

Special conditions for employment

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).

📌 Senior Manager, Justice Strategy and Funding (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) South Australia
📍 Adelaide