We value people who have curiosity, passion and desire for continuous improvement. Flexible working arrangements available. The Business Support Officer is a role within Community Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Director HSP for:
Providing high level confidential executive assistance and coordination to the Director. Coordinating directorate business administrative resources (financial, human, and physical) to enable directorate needs to be delivered in accordance with the Department of Human Services' policies and procedures. Supporting the directorate with administrative support for day-to-day functions around homelessness systems support. Special Conditions National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Role Status: Term up to 05/09/2025.
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved in the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and people with complex and exceptional needs. The Department also leads the department's Closing the Gap efforts.
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 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 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.
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