Office for Early Childhood Development
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
The Office for Early Childhood Development was created to
champion change and to help build a system that gives all South
Australian children a flying start to life.
Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early
Childhood Education and Care, the Office for Early Childhood
Development is the steward of the early childhood development
system in South Australia.
The Office is tasked with a significant responsibility: bringing
together a holistic, connected system for early childhood
development across South Australia, with the goal of reducing the
rate of children entering school developmentally vulnerable.
Critical to this is the roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool
from ****, giving every child access to 2 years of teacher-led,
play-based early learning before school by ****.
About this role:
The Principal Advisor, Aboriginal Workforce will provide
strategic leadership, cultural guidance and expert advice, applying
a cultural lens to the development, implementation and evaluation
of strategies and initiatives related to Aboriginal children,
families and Communities.
The incumbent will actively engage and work in close partnership
with Aboriginal peoples and Communities, Aboriginal Community
Controlled Organisations, government agencies and key stakeholders
to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Aboriginal
teachers, educators, children, families and Communities.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, high-level advice and guidance to
senior management and other business units with a strong focus
on achieving outcomes for Aboriginal peoples.
Lead and manage processes to support the development and
implementation of policies, frameworks and initiatives that act
on workforce recommendations from the Royal Commission into




Early Childhood Education and Care and South Australian
Aboriginal Early Childhood Workforce Strategy.
Build and maintain meaningful, collaborative relationships
with key stakeholders across all levels, and strengthen the
agency's partnerships with Aboriginal families, Communities and
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
Undertake research on subjects related to Aboriginal
Children, families and Communities, preparing succinct
briefings, submissions and policy documents based on research
outcomes.
About you:
You will bring extensive experience in working with Aboriginal
Children, families and Communities supported by knowledge of early
childhood services and the socio-economic environment in South
Australia affecting Aboriginal children.
Your ability to
effectively assess and provide Culturally considered advice will be
critical to implementing policy and processes that achieve outcomes
for Aboriginal peoples in a complex and changing reform
environment.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who
brings:
Demonstrated ability to effectively assess and provide
strategic, Culturally considered advice on broad policy
implications.
Proficient in operating autonomously under broad direction
and exercising judgement, initiative and delegated authority to
deliver key outcomes within tight timeframes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written
and verbal, including ability to convey concepts in a clear,
succinct manner.
Demonstrated experience in applying detailed knowledge of
government policy, agency procedures and practices to




administer and interpret legislative requirements.
Role Benefits:
A role with real influence and impact in government
policy.
Opportunities for professional development and career
growth within the public sector
Work with senior officials across government and early
childhood sectors.
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.
Eligibility Requirements:
In accordance with Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act
**** (SA), applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander descent.
Remuneration:
ASO8 - $130,046 - $134,956 (1.0 FTE) per annum, plus
superannuation.
Additional Note:
This is a full-time long term contract role until 30 June ****
(1.0 FTE) with possibility of extension.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to ******
Special Conditions:
For all other special conditions please refer to the attached
position description.
Applications close:
23/08/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Position Description - ASO8 Principal Advisor Aboriginal Workforce.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 versatile working arrangements for this role.

📌 Principal Advisor Aboriginal Workforce (South Australia)
🏢 Office for Early Childhood Development
📍 South Australia