Department for Education
Job reference: ******
Location: **** - HINDMARSH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only
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 Emergency Operations Manager role is responsible for the planning, management and evaluation of Emergency Management programs, projects and services associated with the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery of emergency incidents impacting on the Department for Education assets and personnel. The role applies a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and accuracy in communicating appropriately with a diverse range of clients and worksites.
The Emergency Operations Manager is also responsible for managing, monitoring and evaluating responses to critical incidents, acting as the Emergency Operations Coordinator within the department's Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) when responding to major emergencies and providing expert advice to the Assistant Director, Business & Customer Services, Agency Security Advisor in the effective delivery of Emergency Management controls within the Department.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable
An appropriate tertiary qualification




Diploma in Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Qualifications in The Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System.
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
ASO7 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Leeann Faddoul, Assistant Director, Business & Customer Services, via tel: ************ or email: [email protected]
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 8-month fixed-term contract (backfill), until 14 March ****.
Applications close:
06/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
Position description - ASO7 Emergency Operations Manager.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.
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📌 Aso7 Emergency Operations Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide