Department for Education

Job reference: 857581

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 Policy and Project Lead, Reform is responsible for leading complex policy, reform and strategic project work that supports the delivery of key priorities across the Schools and Preschools Division. Reporting to the Manager, Reform and Strategic Projects, the role provides high-level leadership and advice to drive the planning, implementation and oversight of significant reform initiatives, including reforms arising from the review of additional sites, services and programs.

Working across schools, preschools, corporate divisions and government agencies, the role leads collaboration, governance and evidence-informed reform activity to support improved outcomes for children and young people. The position contributes to divisional and departmental priorities through solid policy judgement, stakeholder engagement and strategic project leadership.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in public policy, project management, business, education, public administration or a 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

ASO8 $130,046 - $134,956 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Melody Stanford, Manager Reform and Strategic Projects, via tel: (08) 822 63289 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.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 18-month term contract.

Applications close: 18/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO8 - Policy and Project Lead Reform - Position Description - September 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 adaptable working arrangements for this role.

📌 Policy and Project Lead, Reform (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide