Aso5 Spanish Community Liaison Officer

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

• About the role

As a Spanish Community Liaison Officer (CLO) within the English as Additional Language and Dialect (EALD) Program, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the engagement and educational outcomes of students from Spanish backgrounds who are experiencing challenges within our education system. You will contribute to creating a culturally and linguistically inclusive environment within Department for Education. Given the ongoing intake of new arrivals in the State and the subsequent enrolment of EALD students in mainstream schools, this position will focus on supporting the inclusion, engagement, and successful transition of Spanish students throughout their schooling journey towards suitable career pathways.

The Spaish Community Liaison Officer will have a strong affiliation with Spanish culture and language group, fostering effective working relationships within their designated community. Spanish Community Liaison Officers are line managed by EALD Manager and work collaboratively with different Spanish communities to achieve successful outcomes collectively.

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Nil.
• Desirable
• Ability to speak languages of the Spanish community in addition to English.
• Experience in public speaking or speaking to a group of people.
• Proven knowledge of general South Australian school administration processes and school practices.
• Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

• Remuneration

ASO5 $85,790 - $95,413 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading (will be adjusted to actual hours worked).

• Enquiries
• Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and / or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Additional note

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE), 6-month term contract.

• Applications close
• 13 / 07 / 2025 11 : 30 PM