Department for Education Job reference: 853784

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 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 Product Owner reports to the Product Manager and leads the delivery, strategic oversight, maintenance and continuous improvement of assigned Education Management System (EMS) applications across South Australian Government schools and preschools.

The Product

Owner ensures the platform operates effectively and continues to meet the needs of users and the business by organising support activities, identifying improvements, and undertaking project-related tasks within established guidelines.

Through effective coordination and specialist expertise, the Product Owner supports customer-focused service delivery and operational improvements. The Product owner works collaboratively with schools, preschools, business teams, and external providers to maintain service standards, implement enhancements, and contribute to departmental goals for quality educational solutions.

Qualifications Essential: Nil.

Desirable: Degree or other qualification in information technology/business or relevant industry.





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 Christine Katzer, EMS Product Lead, via tel: (08) 8226 1076 or email: [email protected]

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 2 x full time contract roles (1.0 FTE), initial 24-month term contracts.

Applications close: 21/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO7 Position Description - Product Owner.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.

📌 Product Owner (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide