Job Description
Full job description
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 618335
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
About the Business
Our Closing the Gap Policy and Transformation team provides strategic policy advice and drives the transformational change required to implement the National Agreement on Closing the Gap within DHS and ultimately improve life outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, their families and communities.
Role Details
The Executive Officer is a role within CTG&T and is accountable to the Director, CTG&T for:
Providing high-level confidential executive assistance to the executive and secretariat support for working parties and committees.
Providing project and policy support and undertaking discrete projects which contributes to the work of the CTG&T team.
Supporting the directorate business needs in accordance with the Department of Human Services, policies, procedures.
Special Conditions
Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1+84).
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 1+/0+/2026
Salary Range: $85,7+0-$+5,413 (ASO5)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Debra Axleby, 0483 2+8 328 Email: debra.axleby@sa.gov.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 dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.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: 0+/0+/2026 11:30 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 618335
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
About the Business
Our Closing the Gap Policy and Transformation team provides strategic policy advice and drives the transformational change required to implement the National Agreement on Closing the Gap within DHS and ultimately improve life outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, their families and communities.
Role Details
The Executive Officer is a role within CTG&T and is accountable to the Director, CTG&T for:
Providing high-level confidential executive assistance to the executive and secretariat support for working parties and committees.
Providing project and policy support and undertaking discrete projects which contributes to the work of the CTG&T team.
Supporting the directorate business needs in accordance with the Department of Human Services, policies, procedures.
Special Conditions
Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1+84).
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 1+/0+/2026
Salary Range: $85,7+0-$+5,413 (ASO5)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Debra Axleby, 0483 2+8 328 Email: debra.axleby@sa.gov.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 dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.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: 0+/0+/2026 11:30 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The EXECUTIVE OFFICER position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.