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Department for Education

Job reference: 863574

Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About The Role

The EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit, within the Curriculum Directorate of Curriculum and Learning Division supports Aboriginal Community aspirations to see their languages in South Australian public schools. The Aboriginal languages team partners with communities and schools to support the development of language resources and localised school programs.

The Project Officer – Aṉangu Bilingual Education is responsible for working with Aṉangu Schools and Aṉangu Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to develop and implement approaches and resources which support students to develop their Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara or Southern Pitjantjatjara language and culture.

The Project Officer supports Aṉangu Educators, Aṉangu Coordinators, teachers and leaders to build their capabilities to effectively teach or support first language literacy and learning through the delivery of skilled learning and advice to schools. They support non-Aṉangu staff to build their Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara language and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

Desirable: Nil

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

STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Rosa Garcia, Program Manager, Aboriginal Languages, via mob: (phone hidden) / (phone hidden) or email: [email protected]

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE) offered for a three-year term.

Applications close

15/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- STL3 -Project Officer-Anangu-Bilingual - July 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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📌 Project Officer, Aṉangu Bilingual Education (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide