Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
Department for Education
Job reference: 712359
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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 Program Officer, OSHC coordinates and controls the delivery of a range of specialised support in relation to out of school hours care (OSHC), providing direct support to site leaders and OSHC directors in OSHC services on government school sites. The role provides expert advice to schools and corporate business areas and liaises with other departmental staff and other agencies.
The position supports the delivery of business improvement outcomes, aligned with the response to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, that streamlines and improves the provision of OSHC services in government school sites.
Qualifications
* Essential: Nil.
* Desirable: Nil.
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 the 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 $98,478 – $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Scott Lawson, Business Manager, Quality and Support via tel: (08) 8226 2921 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 full‐time contract role (1.0 FTE) until 27 September 2026.
Applications close
27/03/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
* Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
* How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
* Position Description - Senior Program Officer, OSHC.pdf
* 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.
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