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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning & Performance – Financial Services and Reporting (FSR)
• Salary: $85,790 to $95,413 – ASO5 – Full Time / Ongoing Permanent

Overview:

The Assurance Officer reports to the Principal Governance and Assurance Manager within Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), Financial Services and Reporting (FSR) and is responsible for the following:

• Contributing to the establishment of a professional and effective procurement assurance review program reflecting the requirements of the SA Government Procurement Framework.
• Conducting and reporting on assurance reviews of internal controls and system processes related to procurement across the portfolio, in line with SA Health’s approved assurance review plan and timeframes.
• Drafting reports containing advice and recommendations in key areas for improvement and working proactively with business units to implement improvement opportunities.
• Working with Procurement Supply Chain and Management (PSCM), within the Corporate and Infrastructure Division to improve policies, communications, and training etc. to address any indications where improvements could be implemented.
• Facilitating effective communications with Internal/External Audit and PSCM.
• Contributing to managing supplier complaints and providing general probity advice to procurement and contract management staff to support transparency and adherence to ethical standards.
• Collating management responses to audit reviews, monitoring, and management.
• Undertaking reporting obligations for PSCM relating to legislative compliance, Treasurer’s Instruction breaches etc.
• Supporting the Governance & Assurance Team within GRC to achieve business unit objectives. Ensuring a professional and responsive approach to the management of governance and assurance matters, including developing and maintaining constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

SA Heath 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: 932005

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

Rani Thampan
Principal Governance and Assurance Manager
Phone: 08 82355751
E-mail: Rani.Thampan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 932005 - Assurance Officer - Commissioning & Performance - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines