Job Description
Full job description
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 617771
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
Diverse and inclusive culture
Flexible working arrangements available
Convenient CBD location
About the Business
Our Inclusion Policy and Reform team brings together expertise to deliver on improvements and policies so DHS can provide the best possible services and programs for the South Australian community. They provide technical leadership in evaluation, project and change management and have responsibility for the state's inclusion agenda including, but not limited to, young people, carers, volunteers and LGBTIQA+
Role Details
The Senior Project Officer, Evaluation is a role within Inclusion Policy and Reform and is accountable to the Manager, Evaluation Management Office for:
Conducting evaluation projects and the production of high-quality monitoring and evaluation reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Providing advice to senior stakeholders to support projects, policy, and programs including the evaluation of outcomes across the Department.
Providing leadership and strategic oversight of evaluation design and projects for the Department, other partners, and stakeholders.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Tertiary qualification in human services, social sciences or evaluation or equivalent expertise gained from training or professional accreditation is desirable.
Role Status: Term up to 1+/0+/2026
Salary Range: $+8,478-$104,165 (ASO6)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Celina Valente, 0871XXXXXX Email: Celina.Valente@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: 11/0+/2026 11:30 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 617771
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
Diverse and inclusive culture
Flexible working arrangements available
Convenient CBD location
About the Business
Our Inclusion Policy and Reform team brings together expertise to deliver on improvements and policies so DHS can provide the best possible services and programs for the South Australian community. They provide technical leadership in evaluation, project and change management and have responsibility for the state's inclusion agenda including, but not limited to, young people, carers, volunteers and LGBTIQA+
Role Details
The Senior Project Officer, Evaluation is a role within Inclusion Policy and Reform and is accountable to the Manager, Evaluation Management Office for:
Conducting evaluation projects and the production of high-quality monitoring and evaluation reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Providing advice to senior stakeholders to support projects, policy, and programs including the evaluation of outcomes across the Department.
Providing leadership and strategic oversight of evaluation design and projects for the Department, other partners, and stakeholders.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Tertiary qualification in human services, social sciences or evaluation or equivalent expertise gained from training or professional accreditation is desirable.
Role Status: Term up to 1+/0+/2026
Salary Range: $+8,478-$104,165 (ASO6)
Location: Adelaide
Enquiries: Celina Valente, 0871XXXXXX Email: Celina.Valente@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: 11/0+/2026 11:30 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
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