Position No: 2026-0999-SS2-C-3-20

Applications Close: 16/08/2026 11:30 PM

Position Descriptor

Discover a Unique Career in Coastal Outback South Australia

Are you ready to embrace a life-changing role where you can make a real difference in a stunning remote community. Yalata Anangu School is located on the Far West Coast of South Australia, just 200 kilometres west of Ceduna at the gateway to the spectacular Nullarbor Plain where wild coastline meets open sky.

About Yalata & Our School

Experience daily life in Yalata, a proud Aboriginal community deeply connected to culture, country, and community. We foster strong beginnings for children through a seamless transition from playgroup to preschool and on to school, with a focus on oral language, literacy, and emotional readiness. Here, you will become part of a supportive and inclusive team working at the heart of community life.

About The Role

As Playgroup Assistant, you'll:

Lead our playgroup program for children aged birth to two, creating play-based experiences that nurture early development.

Support families as children?s first teachers, enhancing the connection between home and school.

Partner with an Anangu Educator to build a culturally safe, two-way learning environment, where children?s strengths and culture are celebrated.

Collaborate with the preschool teacher and broader team to ensure continuity for young learners.

When not working in playgroup, you will also support leaders, educators and students in other areas of the school as needed, giving you the opportunity to contribute widely and build experience across all year levels.

Build positive relationships and help shape a vibrant school culture that values connection, respect, and shared achievement.

This position operates in school terms only, providing excellent work/life balance while you make a real impact in the community.

Exceptional Benefits & Incentives





Annual salary between $67,000 and $74,000 (school terms only)

Approx. $10,000/year Locality Allowance

Fully subsidised, furnished accommodation (including utilities) accommodation may be shared

Relocation and removal expenses covered

Support for travel and accommodation for medical and dental treatment

How To Apply

Please address the criteria in the attached Job and Person Specification.

As part of our commitment to your wellbeing and the unique APY Lands environment, a recruitment wellcheck will be conducted for shortlisted applicants prior to any offer of employment.

If you're seeking a meaningful role in an extraordinary coastal community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Yalata Anangu School team. Adventure, purpose, and community await you!

Please note the salary amount may differ from that advertised. Salary is dependent upon your current employment status with the Department for Education, tenure and hours per week. The salary stated is based on an employee working 52 weeks per annum, full time equivalent. The successful applicant will be employed under the appropriate mode of employment. Please note that part time and adaptable arrangements will be considered. Site: Yalata Anangu School Local Partnership: Anangu Lands Tenure: 17/08/2026 to 13/12/2026 Hours Per Week: 37.5 Roster: (may be negotiable) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Starting 17/08/2026 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.00 0.00 Classification: SSO02 - SSO Level 2 Conditions: $85,234 - $93,902 per annum FTE / Temporary Salary Loading Major Function(s) / Skill(s): Curriculum Information: [email protected] phone 86256280 School Website: http://www.yalataab.sa.edu.au Job and Person Specification Eligibility and Application Instructions

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

📌 TEMPORARYYALATA ANANGU SCHOOL - PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT (Coober Pedy)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
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