SAES1 – Director, Disability and Community Services

• Drive organisational change and operational excellence to deliver outcomes for South Australians with disability
• Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
• We value people who are client focused and have a desire for continuous learning and improvement

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.

Disability and Specialised Services is dedicated to delivering high-quality, rights-based services to over 1,000 South Australians. We specialise in providing NDIS, Aged Care, and State-based community and residential services. Our person-centred philosophy, "Everything about you, with you" ensures we work collaboratively with our clients to meet their needs. 

The Director, Disability and Community Services is a role within Disability and Specialised Services and is accountable to the Chief Operating Officer for:

• leading the delivery of high quality, compliant services across disability home and living supports, hospital discharge and transitional services, and aged care

• implementing strategic plans, risk and quality frameworks, and models of care, while monitoring performance against KPIs and accountability measures

• designing and delivering responsive service models and systems aligned with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Residential Aged Care frameworks and standards

• providing practice leadership that ensures active client and family engagement

• building and maintaining strategic partnerships across the department, central agencies and key Commonwealth bodies, including the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and Commonwealth aged care agencies.

• 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).

• Role Status: Term up to 30/06/2028.

Essential Qualifications

Incumbent must hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as human services, social work, health administration, public policy, management or a related discipline; or proven executive-level experience where leadership capability and sectoral expertise are well evidenced.

Attachments:

  Role Description - Director Disability and Community Services - SAES1.pdf

Enquiries to Dianna Dawson

0428 087 795

[email protected]

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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of our 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.

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

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.