Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

Department for Education

Job reference: 853470

Location: 5085 - LIGHTSVIEW

Job status: Short Term Contract

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 Program Support Officer is responsible for coordinating the logistics associated with student travel between various home communities in South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Wiltja Boarding in Adelaide. The Program Support Officer provides a range of support functions including information technology and communications, administering the Wiltja Boarding vehicle fleet and maintaining a range of databases, confidential records and sensitive information in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A professional qualification in Administration or an appropriate allied field

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

ASO4 $82,212 - $86,180 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, via tel: (08) 8359 4620 or email: [email protected]

Additional Note

This is a full time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 11-month term contract.

Applications close

27/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
- How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO4 Program Support Officer.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.

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📌 Program Support Officer (Port Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Port Adelaide