Department for Education
Job reference: 831107
Location: GAWLER
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 Administrative Officer is responsible for the provision of a range of efficient and effective administrative support services for their local Student Support Service office. They will be supervised and supported by a Business Support Partner and will provide line supervision to the administrative officers. The role will also provide a range of administrative assistance to support the day to day coordination of the office's administrative activities and meet relevant work priorities and outcomes as well as contributing to the client service delivery to meet the needs of the office. They also contribute to the support, delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices within the office.
Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Experience in executive office or office management settings
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
ASO3 $67,589 - $72,033 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Katherine Martin, Business Support Partner, via tel: or email:
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 part-time (0.7 FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close: 16/02/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
Application Cover Sheet -
How to Apply PS Act
Position Description - ASO3 Senior Administrative
VL233 Pre-employment
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.