Department of Human Services
Job reference: 864046
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

- Based in Adelaide CBD with flexible working arrangements
- Drive impactful workforce capability initiatives across DHS
- Work with a agile and enthusiastic team

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 Office of the Chief Executive and Governance is responsible for a broad range of functions, including Cabinet coordination and Parliamentary business, correspondence and briefings, corporate governance, the department's internal audit function, risk management and business continuity. It also provides high quality and responsive advice and support to the Chief Executive and Ministerial Offices.

Role Details

Manager, Corporate Communications is a role within Communications and Engagement and is accountable to the Director, Communications and Engagement for:
• Providing leadership in the corporate communications team and contributing to an informed and engaged workforce via effective internal communication and employee engagement.
• Leading and managing the development and implementation of the department’s employee engagement and communications strategy.
• Managing department-wide projects and activities, overseeing participation at events and developing community engagement strategies.
• Providing high-level,



expert corporate communications advice and services to a range of internal and external stakeholders, including the department’s Chief Executive, senior executives, departmental staff, peak bodies and government and non-government agencies.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.

Role Status: Term up to 27/08/2027

Salary Range: $130,046-$134,956 (ASO8)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Shelaye Boothey, View phone number on redirect.jobsurf.com.au Email: View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au

Diversity and Inclusion

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 View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au and a member of the team will get back to you.

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.

Applications close: 16/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Manager Corporate Communications - ASO8.pdf

Flexibility Statement
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.

📌 Manager, Corporate Communications (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide