- Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy and Governance – Governance Advisory Services, Legal & Legislative Policy
- Salary: $79,432 to $83,266 – ASO4 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months
Role Details:
Working as a Project Officer in a small, highly skilled team, you will operate in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment to provide an effective and efficient claims service, across SA Health, for the classes of insurance managed in-house by Insurance Services team.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of complex insurance, claims management, governance and risk-rated matters, providing opportunities to collaborate with senior stakeholders, analyse data and support strategic decision-making.
The Project Officer will develop and maintain close working relationships with officers across SA Health, the South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA), Loss Assessors and health related Non-Government Organisation, to ensure effective delivery of Governance Advisory projects and SA Health’s Insurance Services.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Manage competing priorities with professionalism and agility, delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment, while maintaining strong record management practices and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Assist with the administration, development and review of SA Health’s insurance services functions managed the Insurance Services team.
- Conduct an initial assessment of reported incidents, (hospital visitor, data breach) ensuring information is accurate and complete in all respects and advise the client on management of issues associated with incidents.
- Conduct an initial assessment of reported claims, Property, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity and make claim determination.
- Advise the client whether the incident is an approved claim under the insurance program and manage the claim through to completion.
- Compile SA Health’s yearly questionnaire response to (SAFA), involving analysing data integrity and follow-up of submitted questionnaire returns by LHNs/SAAS/NGOs and briefing the CE for approval prior to submission to SAFA.
To be successful you will have:
- The ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and organisations, including consumers, community or professional groups, departmental, Local government, and other State Government officers at varying levels and to exercise discretion in relation to sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- The ability to research and gather information relevant to Insurance Services, and project development using analytical and investigative skills, and to draft high-quality briefings, minutes and reports.
- Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills which contribute to the development of effective working relationships with a wide range of people, and which foster trust and cooperation.
- Effective skills in time management, including the ability to organise workflow to determine priorities and meet deadlines while working with limited direction.
- A strong commitment and demonstrated ability to maintain flexibility, contribute as a team member and value diversity.
- Demonstrated ability to organise, implement and coordinate concurrent projects and to successfully manage programs and projects of some complexity.
- Ability to interpret and understand policies and instructions.
If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply.
Why you’ll love it here - benefits that matter:
We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At SA Health, you will enjoy:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact.
- Flexible work options and tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
- Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across SA Health.
- Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations.
- Wellbeing support, including confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
About Us:
The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health. The Department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.
The Legal and Legislative Policy Unit sits within the Governance Advisory Services branch of SA Health’s Strategy and Governance Division. The Legal and Legislative Policy Unit facilitates the provision of Legal, Governance, and Insurance advice to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing; the Chief Executive of the Department for Health and Wellbeing; the Executive Director, Governance Advisory Services; and all SA Health Staff.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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: 942871
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
Simone Hansch-Maher
Director, Legal and Legislative Policy
Phone: 8429 3523
E-mail: simone.hanschmaher@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 15 June 2026 – 11:55 PM
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