Department for Education Job reference: 863444

Location:
5007
- HINDMARSH Job status: Ongoing 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 The Role
The Senior Project Manager leads and supports the development and delivery of early years curriculum and learning strategic projects, programs and policy initiatives that advance departmental and divisional priorities. Working collaboratively across the Curriculum and Learning Division and the broader department, the role ensures projects are well planned, connected, evidence-informed and aligned with strategic priorities. The role provides high-level project management expertise, establishing effective planning, governance, monitoring and reporting arrangements to ensure projects are delivered on time and achieve agreed outcomes. The Senior Project Manager identifies and manages risks, dependencies and emerging issues, supports project leaders to clarify scope, deliverables and implementation requirements, and provides practical support to maintain momentum across multiple workstreams. The Senior Project Manager also contributes to high-quality briefings, reports, correspondence and other written advice relating to the work of the directorate. The role synthesises complex information, project evidence and stakeholder perspectives to support sound decision-making and clear communication with the Director,



senior executives and other key stakeholders. Qualifications Essential: NIL Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in project management or related discipline and/or relevant experience in Early Childhood Education 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 Kate Ryan, Director, Early Years, via tel: (phone hidden) 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 (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. Applications close: 12/11/2026 11:30 PM Attachments
• ASO8
- Senior Project Manager
- Postion Description
- October 2026.pdf
• Application Cover Sheet
- PSAct..pdf
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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.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide