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Department for Education

Job reference: 692214

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Are you passionate about empowering schools and preschools to turn data into meaningful action and better outcomes?

The Department for Education is seeking standout candidates with hands-on data expertise and exceptional relationship management skills to partner with South Australian schools and preschools, translating complex data into practical insights that bring strategic priorities to life.

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

System Performance Division is responsible for providing data analytics and business intelligence services to the Department for Education and leads data governance. Within the Division the Strategic Data Initiatives team leads key strategic initiatives that System Performance has ownership of, including providing direct, tailored support to schools and preschools in data collection and use aligned to strategic priorities.

The Site Support Lead works directly with and supports South Australian government schools and preschools to collect and use data effectively for site improvement purposes. As part of a small, highly skilled team, the Site Support Lead supports sites with their specific data collection, analysis and interpretation challenges, and helps to develop system level resources to enhance data capability. This work is achieved through a practical understanding of public education, knowledge of data collection and analysis best practice, excellent relationship management, effective coaching skills, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Recent experience working within the South Australian education system.

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 $108,109 - 116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Melinda Hecker, Director Strategic Data Initiatives, via tel: 0478682294 or email: Melinda.Hecker@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

Multiple full-time contract roles available (2.0 FTE), one- 12-month term contract and one 24-month contract.

Applications close: 24/08/2025 11:30 PM

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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