Description:
Department for EducationJob reference: 655394
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
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:
The Senior Project Officer provides project coordination and support for various Business Improvement projects, assisting with the identification of improvement opportunities, benefits realisation, and the refinement of existing business processes and systems.
This role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and review of two major systemwide reform projects within the department. These reforms aim to benefit preschools, schools, children and young people, their families, and the broader community by enhancing the enrolment and personalised learning experience, streamlining and standardising administrative tasks, supporting the adoption of modern IT systems to support improved service delivery, strengthening communication channels to engage stakeholders effectively, and reducing administrative burden in schools and preschools, allowing educators to focus on teaching and learning.
The Senior Project officer will work closely with business analysts and project managers within Business Improvement, as well as business subject matter experts and end users, both corporate and in schools, to run workshops and capture specifications and requirements.
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Qualifications in either Project Management, Change Management or Business Process Improvement or equivalent experience.
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:
ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Melanie Manou, Business Improvement Specialist, via tel: (08) 8226 1645 or email: melanie.manou2@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 2-year term contract.
Applications close: 11/04/2025 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- ASO6 - Senior Project Officer Position Description.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
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.