Department for Education Job reference: 855323

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 Department for Education is committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people in South Australia. The department is implementing a range of reforms to improve the educational opportunities for every south Australian child and to better meet the needs of the South Australian community. Pivotal to these reforms is the department’s intent to deliver high-performing, world-class information and communication services.

The Senior Product Analyst is responsible to the Head of Governance and Performance for contributing to the delivery of multiple strategic reform projects that aim to improve business processes, streamline service delivery, and enhance user experience across corporate, school, and preschool sites statewide. The role will support the Strategic Data initiatives in analysing and challenging existing practices to ensure products align with strategic priorities and industry best practice.





Working within this context, the Senior Product Analyst will undertake detailed business and technical analysis of multiple existing systems and user journeys, including associated processes, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement. This includes evaluating the potential benefits, risks, and impacts of transitioning to recent systems and service providers.

The Analyst will produce comprehensive user journey maps, process documentation, technical specifications, and system requirements through structured discovery processes. In addition, the Senior Business Analyst will work closely with business and technical analysts, software developers, subject matter experts, vendors, and external service providers across several specialised project streams to deliver a consolidated options analysis that supports informed decision-making and aligns with project objectives and timelines.

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 Stacey Jones, Manager, Site Data Support, via tel: 8207 2184 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 This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

Applications close: 09/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO7 - Senior Product Analyst- Position Description - Aug 2026.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 versatile working arrangements for this role.

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