Office for Early Childhood Development
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy work with
us:
The
Office for Early Childhood Development has been formed with a clear
mandate: to create a fairer and better future for all children in
South Australia by implementing the accepted recommendations of the
Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and
Care.
As the
steward of the early childhood development system, the Office will
act on government's behalf, and work in collaboration with the
sector, to organise and connect the system to reduce developmental
vulnerability.
This
includes providing universal access to quality, teacher-led
preschool from the age of 3, growing and sustaining a quality early
childhood workforce, and greater supports and connected services
for families in the **** days of a child's
life.
About this
role:
The
Senior Policy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) will be
responsible for the coordination and development of strategic
advice on national policy issues to improve outcomes for South
Australian children in early childhood education and care settings.
The role will work as part of a high performing team to build
relationships across government, develop whole of government
positions on key issues and draft papers and briefings for the
Minister and senior executives.
Your Key
Responsibilities:
Undertake research
and consultation to formulate advice on national issues
relating to early childhood education and care.
Develop a network of




professional relationships across government to inform advice
to the Minister and senior executives.
Support preparation
and briefing for cross-government and intergovernmental
meetings.
Maintain an
understanding of state and federal policies and issues relating
to early childhood.
About
you:
You will
bring extensive experience in analysing and evaluating complex
policy issues and providing expert advice, supported by strong
communication skills to develop professional relationships with
stakeholders and foster collaboration.
To be
successful in this role, we are looking for someone who:
Has
demonstrated experience conducting strategic policy
analysis.
Is a
team player who thrives in a high performing, quick paced
environment with real opportunity for impact.
Fosters
collaborative working relationships and draws on the expertise
of others to synthesise diverse perspectives and prepare
well informed strategic advice.
Has
the ability to pick up new information quickly and provide
strategic analysis on complex policy issues across a broad
range of early childhood topics.
Has
excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare clear
and concise written advice for different audiences.
Role
Benefits:
A




role with real influence and impact in government
policy.
Opportunities for
professional development and career growth within the public
sector
Be
part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of
South Australia's children and families.
Access to valuable
salary sacrifice benefits like car leases, portable electronic
devices, mobile phones, airline lounge memberships,
self-education expenses, and more.
Ask us about how you can
make your salary go further working at the OECD.
Access to flexible
working arrangements to get that work life balance.
Application Instructions
and Information:
Applications should be
made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants must submit a
CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their
suitability against the attached position description.
Remuneration:
ASO6 -
$105,747 - $111,854 (1.0 FTE) per annum, plus
superannuation.
Additional
Note:
This is
full-time, up to 2-year, long term contract role (1.0 FTE), with
potential to be made ongoing.
Enquiries:
Special
Conditions:
For all
other special conditions please refer to the attached position
description.
Applications close:02/08/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Position Description -ASO6 Senior Policy Officer.pdf
- 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.

📌 Aso6 Senior Policy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations (Adelaide)
🏢 Office for Early Childhood Development
📍 Adelaide