About the Business Disability Services provides valuable support to the South Australian community through supported independent living, Transition to Home, quality and clinical services, and the DHS Equipment Program. As one of the largest providers, we supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. Our Transition to Home initiative facilitates the timely discharge of people with a disability from hospital into the community.
We also fund equipment and home modifications for South Australians who are otherwise unfunded for these services through Commonwealth options. Equipment and home modifications, as well as the delivery, repair, maintenance and replacement of items, is funded by the DHS Equipment Program.
Role Details The Projects and Business Support Officer is a role within Disability and is accountable to the Manager, Business Improvement for:
Providing proactive and efficient administrative support within the directorate, including using and maintaining databases (including Lumary and other DHS systems), and Microsoft Office suite of products to ensure accurate and timely data and information which is fit for purpose. Providing support to project planning, scoping and delivery processes and customer management activities for a large program of work, including multiple projects, to achieve program strategies and objectives. Delivering high quality project and administrative support services to team members, including preparing documentation, supporting review of documentation, and researching and compiling information to support the preparation of reports and correspondence. Building and managing strong internal and external stakeholder communications, relationships and partnerships, to promote information flows and ensure the effective implementation of project and administrative support in a sensitive and timely manner. Special Conditions National Police Check required. Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C). 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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