ASO5 - Policy and Project Officer

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

Department for Education

• Job reference : 707395
• Location : 5000 – ADELAIDE
• Job status : Long Term Contract
• Eligibility : Open to Everyone

Benefits

About The Role

Accountable to the Executive Manager Operations and Strategic Communications, International Education Services (IES), the Policy and Project Officer is responsible for the development and review of strategic and operational policies and coordination of project support and implementation.

The role contributes to monitoring and identifying policy implications of emerging national and state policy issues related to international education, taking responsibility for discrete complex projects, and assisting with major projects.

The role establishes and maintains key internal and external stakeholder relationships, coordinates and undertakes a range of efficient and time‑critical business, project, quality review and administration support functions that contribute to the effective operation of the Operations and Strategic Communications team and broader IES directorate.

Additionally, the role includes coordinating administrative processes and information systems, developing, reviewing, and updating process documents and digital / manual resources as required, reviewing current work practices and processes, and making recommendations for improved efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

Essential : Nil

Desirable : Nil

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 (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Lisa Davies, Executive Manager, Operations and Strategic Communications, via tel : (08) 8226 1586 or email : lisa.davies@sa.gov.au.

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 full‑time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 36‑month term contract.

Applications close

02 / 12 / 2025 11 : 30 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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