Department for Education Job reference: 853794

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 The Project Officer is responsible to the Director, ICT Projects for delivering, coordinating and administering a range of project and business support functions which contribute to the achievement of deliverables and project goals within the ICT Projects Directorate.

Working within this context, the Project Officer is required to undertake, coordinate and evaluate a range of project and administrative functions, including the provision of responsive, high-quality governance support, reporting, documentation, scheduling, and specialist advice. These activities contribute to the effective planning, implementation and monitoring of the ICT Projects Directorate’s strategies and objectives.

The position develops and maintains positive partnerships and communication networks with a broad range of key stakeholders and provides operational and administrative support as required to support effective knowledge management, information sharing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Essential: Nil.

Desirable:



Qualifications in project management or relevant experience.

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 Christine Katzer, EMS Product Lead, via 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 This is a part-time contract role (0.8 FTE), initial 24-month term contract.

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

Attachments

- ASO5 Position Description - Project Officer.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 (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide