Department of Human Services
Job reference: 851383
Location: 0872 - ANANGU PITJANTJATJARA YANKUNYTJATJARA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Are you ready to have a direct impact on individuals, families, and communities,  while enjoying the spectacular landscapes, rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community that make the APY Lands unlike anywhere.

We are seeking a passionate community-focussed individual to join our team in the beautiful and culturally rich APY Lands.  This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes, build strong relationships and be part of a supportive team working alongside communities and other stakeholders and connect with families and individuals, offering support and partnership in a flexible, community-based role.

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. 

• Positively impacting Aboriginal children and family lives
• Enhancing the social and community living skills of clients
• Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families

The Program Coordinator, APY Lands, is a role with within Remote and Regional Service Development and is accountable to the Senior Project Officer, APY Lands, for:
• leading site administration of the Family Wellbeing Centres on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in a range of functions including supporting staff, data collection and reporting requirements
• supporting stakeholder relationships that contribute to effective service delivery to clients and communities on the APY Lands
• co-designing and supporting programs and services that address the needs of community members
• assisting, coordinating and advising the Remote Visitors Outreach team on how to work effectively with remote Aboriginal visitors, specifically those who have returned to Country.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

ASO5 - Administrative Services Officer

$89,007-$98,991

Term up to twelve (12) months

Catherine Maczkowiack
Phone: 0467 738 566
Email: catherine.maczkowiack@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: 30/07/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Program Coordinator APY Lands - ASO5.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.