• Build and sustain relationships to deliver outcomes for South Australians with a disability
• Lead change for South Australia for national and state disability programs and policy
• Develop and implement policy to support disability sector of South Australia

Role Details

The Director, Disability Policy and Reform is a role within Disability Services and is accountable to the Executive Director, Disability for:

• Providing leadership and oversight of South Australia’s intergovernmental interface for disability including Australia’s Disability Strategy and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
• Providing leadership in setting the strategic directions, policies and actions for the State Disability Inclusion Plan.
• Developing strategic vision for South Australia’s policy for disability inclusion and demonstrate the ability to lead change in a complex political and social environment.
• Providing support and developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with government (across South Australia and nationally) and non-government agencies and community organisations.
• Leading a team that identifies, develops, contributes to and implements strategies that build the capacity of the disability sector and organisations supporting people with a disability so that they can participate fully and safely in the society and economy of South Australia.
• The role will establish and implement strategic directions for the State Disability Inclusion Plan.
• Provide high-level advice to senior executives and government officials on policy and reforms.
• Lead a strategic office focused on community outcomes and promoting disability inclusion.
• Monitor reporting requirements and manage data and accountability systems.
• Represent senior executives on committees, offering strategic insights on departmental issues.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
• Tertiary qualification in public policy or other relevant field is desirable.
• Travel may be required.

About the Business

Our Disability Services team support people with disability to lead their best life, at home and in the community. They provide supported independent living to more than 500 people through a range of disability and aged care funding packages, including the NDIS. Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based service with a person-centred philosophy of "Everything about you, with you".

A position description is attached.