Why 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.

Job Details

Office for Early Childhood Development

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Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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,



fast‑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 explicit 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.
- 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

Enquiries can be directed to

Special Conditions

For all other special conditions please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close

02/08/ :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.

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