Department for Education

Job reference: 860841

Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH

Job status: Long 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 Curriculum And Learning The Curriculum and Learning Division is responsible for supporting educators within the public education system to provide the best learning possible to our children and young people. Driving its work is the Strategy for Public Education and the achievement of our ambitions for our learners. The Division has responsibility for all curriculum and learning initiatives, policies, and programmes and has recently undergone a functional design process resulting in the establishment of six directorates, four of which are new to the division.

The Directorates Are

- Aboriginal Education
- Curriculum
- Curriculum Strategy and Planning
- Curriculum Connections and Engagement
- Early Years Curriculum and Learning
- Learning and Teaching

The Curriculum Strategy and Planning directorate is responsible for division-wide performance monitoring, strategic planning and advice. It oversees project management, research, data management and evaluations, and coordinates policies and briefings across the division, in consultation with subject matter experts.

About The Roles

ASO5 - Project Support Officer:

The Project Support Officer position sits in the Projects and Planning team and works collaboratively as part of a team of project officers and managers, engaging with staff across the division, the department, and a range of stakeholders to provide centrally coordinated project management services to deliver projects and programs that align with the objectives of the division and the department.

The role works within a highly complex and politically sensitive strategic and policy environment, and supports project managers, project sponsors and teams with governance, planning, stakeholder engagement activities, procurement and contract management. Working under general direction,



the role supports project management services including project planning and budgeting, risk management, outcomes monitoring and reporting, communication and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant qualification in Evaluation, Social Sciences or related field or equivalent experience. Previous experience in an education-related role.

ASO6 - Project Manager:

The Project Manager position operates within the Projects and Planning team and works collaboratively as part of a team of project officers and managers, engaging with staff across the Curriculum and Learning division, the department, and a range of stakeholders to provide centrally coordinated project management services to deliver projects and programs that align with the objectives of the division and the department.

The role works within a highly complex and politically sensitive strategic and policy environment, and supports the senior project managers, project sponsors and teams with governance, planning, stakeholder engagement activities, procurement and contract management.

The Project

Manager working under broad direction, delivers high-level project management services including project planning and budgeting, risk management, outcomes monitoring and reporting, communication and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in project management or related 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

ASO5 $92,122 - $102,456 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

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



and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Renee Malbut-McHale, Senior Manager, Projects & Planning, via: (08) 8463 5866 or email: [email protected]

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants Are Required To Submit:

- a curriculum vitae (CV)
- a completed Application Cover Sheet
- a completed Employment Declaration
- a cover letter of no more than one page clearly stating: which role(s) applicants are applying for, and their reasons for interest in the role(s) and in joining the Department for Education, Division of Curriculum and Learning
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">a response to the common selection criteria of no more than three pages
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">a role-specific capability statement of no more than one page per role

Applicants wishing to be considered for both roles are only required to submit one cover letter and one response to the common selection criteria, but must include a separate role-specific capability statement for each role. Please use clear headings to identify the role-specific sections. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

Two full time contract roles (1.0 FTE) initial 12-month term contracts are available under this advertisement:

- 1 x ASO5 Project Support Officer, Curriculum Strategy and Planning
- 1 x ASO6 Projects Manager, Curriculum Strategy and Planning

Applicants may apply for one or both roles through the same advertisement. The same selection panel will assess applications for both roles concurrently. Where an applicant is considered more suitable for one role than the other, this will be discussed with the applicant as part of the selection process.

Applications close: 26/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO5 - Project Support Officer - Curriculum Strategy and Planning - 2026.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- Guidelines for applicants - ASO5-6 Projects team.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO6 Project Manager - Curriculum Strategy and Planning - August 2026.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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