Department for Education Job reference: 853491

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a excellent 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 Conditions for Learning (CfL) is an outward facing directorate within the Schools and Preschools Division with its core business to support sites to achieve optimum conditions for learning so they can focus on teaching and learning. The directorate works in close collaboration with a range of divisions and system leaders to support schools and preschools.

What does CfL do?

- Deliver high profile election commitments and shape key operational policy reforms
- Align and review major departmental policies and processes
- Managing protections, exemptions, camps and excursions, overseas travel, mobile phone ban, organising the school year, respond to critical incidents, governance, and provide proactive supports to sites
- Partner with sites, and Education Directors, to provide operational advice and supports, and support on the ground for critical incidents and complex issues.

The Project Officer,



Operations and Camps is responsible for coordinating and undertaking a range of administrative functions to support the operations of the Conditions for Learning (CfL) directorate. A central focus of the Project Officer is supporting the delivery of efficient and effective centralised services to enable the annual implementation of free camps for Year 7 students in public schools. The Project Officer coordinates high quality correspondence, preparation of briefings and data management, including timely processing of a significant volume of camp applications and related documentation. The role requires a systematic approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to confidently handle large volumes of data and information. Building productive relationships and maintaining clear communications with internal and external stakeholders is essential, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and compliance with relevant policies.

The Project

Officer will exercise sound judgement, discretion, and resilience to periods of high workload and changing priorities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

Qualifications Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in project management or similar

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 ASO5 $92,122 - $102,456 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Tara Willersdorf, Manager, Policy and Strategy, via tel: (08) 8226 1637 or email: 8226 1637

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 There are two full-time contract vacancies (1.0 FTE), each offered for a term of up to three years.

Applications close: 18/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO5 - Project Officer, Operations and Camps - Position Description - June 2026.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.

📌 Project Officer, Operations and Camps (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide