Principal Project Officer, Strategy and Legislation

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Job no: +04186
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Project and Program Management, Regulation and Compliance
Preventive Health – Strategy and Partnerships
Salary: $108,10+ to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 30 April 2027
Overview:

The Principal Project Officer – Strategy and Legislation is responsible for leading and managing the high-level planning, implementation and monitoring of strategic projects, with a particular focus on the Preventive Health SA Act 2024 and Preventive Health SA Strategic Plan.
This role works collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including staff within Preventive Health SA, across State Government, and other strategic partners.
The Principal Project Officer – Strategy and Legislation provides expert advice to senior staff, prepares documents for the Minister and Council established under legislation, and contributes to the development of evidence-based practice, policies, reports and strategies.
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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: +04186

Criminal History Screening Requirement

A National Police Certificate (NPC) 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

Lisa Atwell
Director, Strategy and Partnerships
Phone: 0400 7+0 438
E-mail: lisa.atwell@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – 11:55PM

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Advertised: 03 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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