Department for EducationJob reference: 837938Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTAJob status: Short 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 Industry Engagement Consultant will be working closely with our newly opened Technical College in Port Augusta to build sustainable relationships between employers and the college. Working across the Upper Spencer Gulf, Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas, this role will work to build opportunities for our young people to explore industries and pathways to a career.
The position involves strategically partnering with employers and stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities for students to engage in workplace learning and transition into school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. The role will also support priority and emerging industry sectors across the regions which are aligned to a portfolio of industry sectors. Your relationship-building and communication skills will be put to good use through co-designing strategies with industry partners to increase statewide uptake of work experience, school-based apprenticeships, and traineeships.
No day will look the same and travel will be required. You will be supported by an experienced team of consultants from across the state with opportunities to collaborate virtually and in person in our Adelaide offices.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
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
ASO7 $112,163 - 121,246 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Andrew Copus, Director Industry Engagement and Training, via mob: 0434365231 or email: andrew.copus3@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 contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Physical location of the position: Port Augusta – Upper Spencer Gulf (negotiable).
Applications close: 29/03/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
* Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
* How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
* Position Description - ASO7 Industry Engagement Consultant Port Augusta.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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