At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced policy analysis and strategic advice for SA Health's intergovernment agreements.
- Company: Join the Department for Health and Wellbeing, committed to community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and offers support for all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health while developing your policy expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy analysis and strong strategic thinking skills required.
The predicted salary is between 116089 - 125490 $ per year.
The Principal Policy Officer is responsible for the provision of advanced policy analysis and strategic advice in relation to SA Health's intergovernment agreements and other intergovernment policy issues, which will include contributing to the negotiation of policy and associated financial arrangements with the Commonwealth. This role will guide the development of strategies that support the strategic and policy priorities of the department. These activities will effectively impact the deployment of resources by the department, thereby contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community and achievement of sustainable, quality community living standards.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian Public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
- Criminal History Screening Requirement: A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).
- Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact). SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Enquiries: Caz Guterres, Executive Director Strategy and IGR, Phone: 0421 427 704, E-mail: carolyn.guterres2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 - 11:55 PM
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