Department of Human Services
Job reference: 862118
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

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

Our Disability and Specialised Services (DaSS) Division delivers essential support to South Australians through high-quality NDIS services, sector reform, inclusion-focused policy. We provide direct disability supports through Supported Independent Living, and specialised care through our Disability, Clinical and Quality Services, as well as Aged Care Projects. Our work is strengthened by Corporate and Engagement teams, ensuring strong governance, collaboration and positive outcomes for people we support. 

Role Details

The Procurement and Contract Support Officer is a role within Disability and Specialised Services (DaSS) and is accountable to the Manager, Business Services and Performance for:
•Providing specialist procurement and contract management advice, support and guidance to DaSS staff stakeholders.
•Coordinating procurement activities and supporting the effective management and performance of contracts to ensure compliance and service delivery outcomes.
•Monitoring, analysing and reporting on procurement and contract performance, expenditure and associated risks to support informed decision-making and effective governance.
•Maintaining and continuously improving procurement and contract management systems, registers, processes and procedures to strengthen compliance, consistency and operational effectiveness.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.

Role Status: Ongoing

Salary Range: $92,122-$102,456 (ASO5)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Tammy Moffat, 0451 424 090 Email: [email protected]

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 [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you.

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: 31/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Procurement and Contract Support Officer - 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.