Department for Education

Job reference: 858692

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 Strategy and Performance Division works across the Department for Education to facilitate best practice strategy and policy development and coordinate a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement. The division comprises the following directorates and business units:

- Strategic Policy
- National Relations and Policy
- External Relations
- Communications
- International Education Services
- Data Insights
- Dat Operations and Service
- Strategic Data Initiatives
- Assessments and Collections

The National Relations Directorate develops and delivers high-quality strategic policy advice to support executive, Chief Executive and Ministerial participation in intergovernmental matters and reforms. We aim to have a positive impact on the national agenda, on relevant state government portfolios, strategic policy and the people we work with, to contribute to better outcomes for South Australian children and young people and achieve the department’s ambition to create a world class education system. The Executive and Project Officer is responsible for coordinating and providing a high-level, quality and comprehensive liaison, executive and administrative support service to the Director, National Relations and Policy.



The Executive and Project Officer will also provide project and administrative support to the broader team within the National Relations and Policy Directorate, as required.

Qualifications

Essential: NIL

Desirable: Relevant qualification in project, government or business management.

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 Natalie Locampo, Executive and Project Officer, via tel: (08) 8226 7491 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 14-month term contract.

Applications close: 05/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- 2025.12 - Role Description - AS04 Executive and Project Officer Role for Director Office.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 adaptable ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Executive and Project Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide