Department for Education

Job reference: 862889

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short 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 Project and Engagement Officer plays a key role in helping the Procurement and Contracting directorate deliver high-quality, responsive procurement services across the department. Working closely with business units, schools and preschools, you'll coordinate procurement enquiries, support the delivery of expert advice, and contribute to a range of operational, administrative and project activities. Working with a broad range of stakeholders, you'll help ensure services are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with a focus on continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career and develop your expertise across procurement, stakeholder engagement, governance, and project coordination. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that will encourage and support you to learn, develop and thrive.

Qualifications

Essential: NIL

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications

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 Ty Potticary, Operations Manager, via tel: (08) 8226 1347 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), with an initial contract term until September 2027.

Applications close: 16/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO4 - Project and Engagement Officer - 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 flexible working arrangements for this role.

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