Job description
A South Australian Government agency is seeking an experienced Policy & Project Officer (ASO7) to join a small, high‑performing team within a fast‑paced office environment.
This role is ideal for a policy professional with strong project experience in human services and rights‑based settings, particularly within mental health and/or disability, who can manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes under tight timeframes.
About the Role
Working as part of a small and busy team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of policy and project initiatives, providing high‑level advice and analysis to support organisational and statutory objectives.
Key Responsibilities
You will demonstrate:
How to Apply
Candidates with relevant skills and experience who are available to start immediately are encouraged to submit their resume for consideration. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Successful candidates will be contacted by a DFP consultant.
Please forward any queries to dfpadelaide@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
This role is ideal for a policy professional with strong project experience in human services and rights‑based settings, particularly within mental health and/or disability, who can manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes under tight timeframes.
About the Role
Working as part of a small and busy team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of policy and project initiatives, providing high‑level advice and analysis to support organisational and statutory objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑level policy advice within a human services and rights‑based framework
- Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of policy and project initiatives
- Prepare high‑quality briefings, reports, correspondence and written advice
- Undertake strategic analysis, research and stakeholder consultation
- Manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
- Work collaboratively while exercising initiative and sound judgement
You will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in policy and/or project roles, ideally within mental health, disability or broader human services
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High‑level written communication and report‑writing capability
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and multitasking skills
- The ability to work effectively within a small, busy government office
How to Apply
Candidates with relevant skills and experience who are available to start immediately are encouraged to submit their resume for consideration. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Successful candidates will be contacted by a DFP consultant.
Please forward any queries to dfpadelaide@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
