Department of Human Services
Job reference: 842856
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

Community and Aboriginal Partnerships

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 with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.

• We value people who desire continuous learning and professional development
• Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
• Convenient CBD location

The Senior Business Support Officer is a role within Youth Justice and is accountable to the Team Leader, Administration for:
• providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive customer support to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Business
• providing a high quality of service relating to financial support
• providing a high level of service relating to human resources support
• contributing to the development and review of local business practices and procedures
• liaising with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain productive working relationships
• assisting the Team Leader, Administration in administrative matters and projects as required.

Experience with Basware, EMS, organising/arranging travel, fleet management and petty cash would be desirable. Proficiency with public sector administrative systems and Microsoft Suite particularly Excel would also be highly regarded.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Will be required to work at various locations (Adelaide CBD and Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre) on a rotational basis.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

ASO3 - Administrative Services Officer

$71,589-$76,033

Term up to seven (7) months

Ravinder Thakur
Phone: 0476 370 384
Email: ravinder.thakur2@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.

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.

Applications close: 13/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Business Support Officer - Admin - ASO3.pdf

Flexibility Statement
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.