Department for Education
Job reference: 842883
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only
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 Strategy and Performance division shapes and safeguards the direction, integrity and performance of South Australia's public education system. By leading system‐wide strategy and providing trusted insight and advice, we align evidence, policy and engagement to strengthen the system and solve complex challenges – enabling schools and preschools to support every child and young person to learn and thrive. The division is comprised of the following directorates and business units, Office of the Executive Director, Strategic Policy, External Relations, National Relations and Policy, Communications, International Education Services, Data Operations and Service, Assessment and Collections, Data Insights and Strategic Data Initiatives.
The Senior Business Support Officer resides within the Office of the Executive Director, providing efficient and effective business and administrative support to both the Executive Director and broader Strategy and Performance division. The role autonomously manages diverse administrative processes to maintain effective daily coordination of the directorate and divisional activities to meet relevant work priorities and outcomes. Responsibilities include budget management, relationship building across executive offices, HR processes, secretariat services and briefing processes associated with the Office of the Executive Director function, requiring excellent client and stakeholder management skills and the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Tertiary qualification in relevant field e.g. Business Administration or Public Administration. Prior experience working in a similar role within the public sector or education industry.
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
ASO5 $89,007 - $98,991 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Lisa Morson, Lead, Strategy and Strategic Priorities, via tel: (08) 8226 4032 or email: lisa.morson@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
This is a full‐time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role
Applications close
18/05/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
* Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
* How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
* PD ASO5 - Senior Business Support Officer - Strategy and Performance.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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