Job Details
Job reference: 839949
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
About the Role
The National Relations and Policy Directorate develops and delivers high-quality strategic policy advice to support executive, Chief Executive and Ministerial participation in intergovernmental matters and forums. Our aim is to positively impact the national agenda, relevant state government portfolios, strategic policy and the people we work with, to contribute to better outcomes for South Australian children and young people, and achieve the department's ambition to create a world-class education system. The Policy and Project Lead, Intergovernmental Relations and Policy is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and management of strategic policy projects and reforms for the Department for Education. The role builds strong relationships with departmental colleagues and external stakeholders, provides expert policy advice, and leads senior staff and multidisciplinary teams. It also models ethical conduct, supports a positive performance culture, and oversees resource allocation on project deliverables within the directorate.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable: An appropriate, relevant tertiary qualification in law, economics, evaluation, public policy, early childhood or education, or equivalent experience.
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
ASO8 $125,649 – 130,392 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Simon Bucsai, Manager, IGR, via tel: (08) 8226 5233 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), initial 12‐month term contract. Applications close: 08/04/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
* ASO8 Policy and Project Lead National Relations and Policy PD March 2026.pdf
* Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
* How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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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