Advisory Group Member - Lived Experience Reference: 3IF2A654
SA Public Sector Employees Only
Business Unit: Office for Autism
Location: Adelaide, CBD
Salary Range:
Classification: BCMM00
Duration: Up to 12 months
Closing Date: 28 Nov 2024
Role Highlights Make a positive difference to the lives of Autistic people in South Australia.
Achieving meaningful change and improved outcomes.
Active engagement with the Autistic and Autism communities.
Role Details The Government of South Australia recognises the value in knowing who you are and understanding individual strengths and support needs that enable greater knowledge, wellbeing, connection, belonging, and opportunity.
The South Australian Autism Strategy 2024 – 2029 seeks to address barriers to autism assessment and diagnosis, and the South Australian Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Advisory Group (the Advisory Group) has been established to provide the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Office for Autism with strategic advice in relation to this topic.
Special Conditions The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
This role requires a National Criminal History check.
Attend up to eight advisory meetings per year.
Lived experience of autism.
For more information please see the role description:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia.
Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice, and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental, and economic issues that we face.
Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge, and intellectual capability.
They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.
About the Business The Office for Autism (OFA) has been established to support improved outcomes for Autistic and autism communities.
Autistic led, The Office for Autism places lived experience at the heart of decision making to drive outcomes in collaboration with government agencies and maximise outcomes enabled by the State Autism Strategy and Autism Inclusion Charter.
OFA will support an inclusive and knowledgeable community through its proactive partnerships with the private sector and active efforts championing community engagement.
Contact Us Enquiries to Sarah Kemp - Manager, Projects and Engagement
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.
We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability, and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.
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.
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