SENIOR MANAGER JUSTICE STRATEGY AND FUNDING
Reference 2H61948A
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Division: Policy and Community
Location: Adelaide
Salary Range: $144,421
Classification: SS/SM 1
Engagement Type: Term (1-5 year project)
Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026
Role Highlights
- Influence state and national justice strategy and policy
- Lead a talented team delivering real impact for South Australians
- Advise government on strategic funding and legal assistance priorities
The Senior Manager, Justice Strategy and Funding leads a high-performing team responsible for the strategic coordination, funding and contract management of South Australia’s legal assistance sector. Reporting to the Director, Justice Policy and Analytics, this role provides expert advice to the Attorney-General, oversees significant grant funding programs, and represents South Australia in national policy and intergovernmental forums.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of South Australia’s legal assistance program under the National Access to Justice Partnership (NAJP).
- Managing funding agreements, procurement processes and grant programs to support a sustainable and effective legal assistance sector.
- Providing strategic policy advice to the Attorney-General and senior executives on legal assistance, funding and justice policy issues.
- Driving South Australia’s contribution to national legal assistance priorities and initiatives, including workforce, data and access-to-justice reforms.
- Building strong partnerships across government, the legal assistance sector and community stakeholders.
- Leading, mentoring and developing a team while fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader with experience managing teams, funding programs or complex policy portfolios. They will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience delivering policy, programs or funding initiatives in a complex stakeholder environment.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and influencing capabilities.
- The ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior decision-makers.
- Strong project, contract and grant management experience.
- Sound judgement, political awareness and the ability to navigate complex intergovernmental and cross-sector issues.
- A commitment to collaboration, inclusion and improving access to justice outcomes for South Australians.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of legal assistance in South Australia while leading a team that delivers meaningful outcomes for the community.
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).
For more information, please see attached Job & Person Specification
Justice Policy and Analytics (JPA) supports the delivery of the strategic priorities of the Attorney-General and the Attorney-General's Department through the provision of high-quality policy advice and research, justice system strategy, stakeholder engagement, and data analytics. The Justice Strategy and Funding (JSAF) team is one of three teams within JPA and is responsible for administering funding under the National Access to Justice Partnership to South Australian legal assistance services and contributing to the development of national legal assistance policy. The team also administers funding from statutory funds for a variety of justice-related programs, including services and projects designed to benefit and support victims of crime, and to further crime prevention and offender rehabilitation objectives.
Contact Us
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.
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SENIOR MANAGER JUSTICE STRATEGY AND FUNDING in Adelaide employer: Attorney-General's Department
The Attorney General's Department in Darwin is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values integrity and collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to diversity, with priority consideration for Aboriginal applicants. Working in this vibrant location not only provides a meaningful career but also the chance to contribute to the community and make a real difference.
Contact Details:
Attorney-General's Department Recruitment Team
