Senior Business Support Officer
- Provide efficient customer support for day-to-day operations.
- Deliver high-quality financial and human resources support.
- Liaise with stakeholders to maintain productive relationships.
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 857388
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5094 - CAVAN
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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.
About the Business
Community and Aboriginal Partnerships
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.
Role Highlights
- Convenient CBD location
- Exciting opportunity to work within the SA Government Public Sector
- We value people who desire continuous learning and professional development
Role Details
The Senior Business Support Officer is a role within the Business Services Unit and is accountable to the Team Leader, Business Services for:
providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive customer support to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Business
providing a high quality of service relating to financial support
providing a high level of service relating to human resources support
contributing to the development and review of local business practices and procedures
liaising with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain productive working relationships
assisting the Team Leader, Administration in administrative matters and projects as required.
Special Conditions
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).
Experience with Basware, EMS, organising/arranging Travel, Fleet management, Petty Cash would be desirable.
Proficiency with public sector administrative systems and Microsoft suite particularly Excel would also be highly regarded.
Duration: Term up to three (3) months.
Classification
ASO3 - Administrative Services Officer
Salary Range
$74,095-$76,694
Duration
25 Dec 2026
Enquiries to
Thomas Thustain
Phone: 0473 159 677
Email: Thomas.Thustain@sa.gov.au
Diversity and Inclusion
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 reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the 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.
Applications close: 18/09/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Business Support Officer - ASO3.pdf
Flexibility Statement
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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