Job Reference:

8N44A456

Eligibility:

SA Public Sector Employees Only

Division:

Office of the Chief Executive and Governance

Location:

Adelaide

Salary Range:

130,046-134,956

Classification:

ASO8

Engagement Type:

Term Contract

Closing Date:

16 Nov 2026

Role Highlights

- Based in Adelaide CBD with flexible working arrangements
- Exciting opportunity for career development
- Make a meaningful impact in a supportive, rewarding environment

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

The Principal Internal Auditor is a role within Internal Audit and Risk and is accountable to the Manager, Internal Audit and Risk for:

- providing professional internal audit services across the Department, in accordance with the Department’s Internal Audit Manual and relevant professional practice standards




- facilitating effective and timely coordination of concurrent planned internal audit and risk activities
- primary contact for Safety Management System audit and risk activities
- establishing the Internal Audit and Risk function as trusted advisors to Departmental executive and businesses.

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).
Role Status: Term up to twelve (12) months.

Attachments:

Role Description - Principal Internal Auditor - ASO8.pdf

Contact Us

Enquiries to Tony Allwood

0429 579 ***

Diversity And Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces secure 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.

📌 PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide