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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy & Governance – Strategy and Intergovernment Relations
• Salary: $116,089 to $125,490 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

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.
• 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 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.

Job ref: 954415

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

Attachments

• 954415 - Principal Policy Officer - Intergovernment Relations - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines