Department for Education Job reference: 853720

Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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 Engagement Officer, Online Networks plays a critical role in fostering connected, collaborative professional communities for South Australian educators, by strategically designing and facilitating opportunities for teachers and school leaders to share best practices while engaging with curriculum and learning staff and services.

The Engagement Officer works to bridge the gap between departmental policy and classroom practice by building high-functioning networks. The Officer ensures that educators across the state from preschool to secondary have equitable access to peer support, research-informed resources, and real-time collaboration tools, ultimately driving better learning outcomes for all South Australian students.

Qualifications Essential: Nil

Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in education, community engagement or related discipline.

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 ASO6 $105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Amanda Rice, Director, Curriculum Connections and Engagement, 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 full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

Applications close: 19/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
- How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO6 Engagement Officer Online Networks.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.

📌 Engagement Officer, Online Networks (West Hindmarsh)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 West Hindmarsh