Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
Department for Education
Job reference: 843022Location: 5007 - HINDMARSHJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: 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 Policy and Project Officer position sits within the Policy and Research team of the Curriculum Strategy and Planning directorate and works collaboratively as part of a team of briefing officers, engaging with staff across the Curriculum and Learning division, the department, and a range of stakeholders to provide centrally coordinated policy advice through the preparation of briefings and management of workflows that align with the objectives of the division and the department.
The Policy and Project Officer is responsible for the delivery of a range of high-level policy, projects and research, within broadly defined guidelines, that are designed to expedite and improve information flow from the Curriculum and Learning division to the Chief Executive and Minister.
The Officer provides high-level policy writing and quality assurance services that are based on contemporary writing styles, and an extensive knowledge of government policies and operations. The Policy and Project Officer also develops and maintains effective networks with key stakeholders across Department for Education sites, relevant services and their personnel, as well as with a range of external agencies and organisations, in order to ensure the best quality outcomes.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification.
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 $102,171 - $108,071 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Matt Mercorella, Principal Policy Officer, via tel: 0448 390 091 or email: matthew.mercorella@sa.gov.au
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
There are two roles available:
* 1 x full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
* 1 x full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close
17/05/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
* Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
* How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
* Position Description - ASO6 Policy and Project Officer.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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