Department for Education

Job reference: 864113

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

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 The Role The South Australian Department for Education is dedicated to engaging every child and student so that they achieve at the highest possible level of their learning and well-being, though quality care and teaching. The department continuously implements a range of business reforms and new initiatives to improve the educational opportunities for every South Australian child and to best meet the needs of the South Australian community.

The Student

Pathways and Careers Division provides a focus on supporting our secondary schools to provide a consistent approach to engage, retain and transition young people to employment, vocational learning and higher education.

The Senior Project Officer reports to Principal Project Manager and is required to plan, deliver and contribute to the development and implementation of projects, programs and initiatives that underpin the outcomes of the Student Pathways and Careers division,



particularly in relation to Technical Colleges and Career Education. In addition to applying sound project management principles and activities, the incumbent will provide project management leadership and coordination to ensure projects and initiatives are delivered in a timely manner, on budget and within scope.

The Senior Project Officer will adhere to the department's and divisions project management methodology and will develop and maintain networks and relationships with key stakeholders to deliver project outcomes that meet agency business needs. The incumbent will be required to monitor the performance of projects and programs to ensure continuous improvement and improved outcomes for secondary school students and young people.

The setting can at times be politically sensitive in relation to further education, employment and governance. The position requires extremely high levels of confidentiality, and is subject to frequent periods of high workload and changing priorities.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant post graduate 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

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

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Adrijana Asceric, Principal Project Manager, via tel: 08 8226 0058 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 position (1.0 FTE) offered for a 2-year term.

Applications close: 29/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

- ASO6 - Senior Project Officer - Position Description - Nov 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.

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