• Preventive Health – Strategy and Partnerships
• Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 30 April 2027

Overview:

• The Principal Project Officer – Strategy and Legislation is responsible for leading and managing the high-level planning, implementation and monitoring of strategic projects, with a particular focus on the Preventive Health SA Act 2024 and Preventive Health SA Strategic Plan.
• This role works collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including staff within Preventive Health SA, across State Government, and other strategic partners.
• The Principal Project Officer – Strategy and Legislation provides expert advice to senior staff, prepares documents for the Minister and Council established under legislation, and contributes to the development of evidence-based practice, policies, reports and strategies. 

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. Job ref:  904186

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) 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

Lisa Atwell
Director, Strategy and Partnerships
Phone: 0400 790 438
E-mail: lisa.atwell@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 904186 - Principal Project Officer, Strategy and Legislation – Preventive Health – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines