Department of Human Services
Job reference: 843617
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.

About the Business

Office for Ageing Well leads South Australia's commitment to ageing well, deliver programs that support older people in collaboration with them, and administering key legislation. They partner across government, community and non-government sectors through five specialist business units that cover safeguarding, retirement villages, ageing policy, Seniors Card and legislative reform. 

Role Highlights

• Take a lead role in ensuring the retirement living sector is delivering best practice aligned with legislative obligations
• Be part of a team that supports ageing well in South Australia
• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options

Role Details

The Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer is a role within Office for Ageing Well and is accountable to the Manager, Retirement Villages Unit for:
• leading compliance and enforcement activities under the Retirement Villages Act 2016 (the Act) and applying appropriate enforcement responses in line with statutory powers and Departmental frameworks
• leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Retirement Villages Enforcement Framework
• conducting complex and high-quality investigations, including gathering and analysing evidence, assessing compliance risks, preparing investigation reports, and making recommendations regarding enforcement action.

Special Conditions

National Police 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).

Classification

ASO7 - Administative Services Officer

Salary Range

$112,163-$121,246

Duration

Term up to twelve (12) months

Enquiries to

Kathy Williams
Phone: 0417 836 864
Email: kathy.williams@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: 19/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer - ASO7.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.