• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy and Governance – Strategy and Intergovernment Relations
• Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 30 June 2026

Overview:

The Principal Policy Officer, Health Reform position:

• Is responsible for the provision of advanced policy analysis and strategic advice in relation to SA Health's intergovernment agreements and other intergovernment policy issues, which will include contributing to the negotiation of policy and associated financial arrangements with the Commonwealth under the National Health Reform Agreement renegotiation
• Will provide guidance in the development of health reform policies and strategies which support the Intergovernment Relations work program and furthers strategic and policy priorities for the department.

These activities will effectively impact on the deployment of resources by the department, thereby contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community and achievement of sustainable, quality community living standards. 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:  919399

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

Jacqui Garcia
Manager, Intergovernment Relations & Policy
Phone: 8429 2432
E-mail: jacqui.garcia@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Friday, 7 November 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 919399 - Principal Policy Officer, Health Reform - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines