ASO6 - Policy Adviser

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At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you.

Department for Education

Job reference: 693239

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why Work With Us

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you.

With over 30,000 dedicated professionals across the state, we lead the way in education through innovation, inclusivity and a shared sense of purpose.

Access a multitude of jobs and career growth opportunities within a unique, stimulating and purpose-driven environment. Work with multidisciplinary teams and experts to drive system-wide improvements to public education.

Join the Department for Education. Bring your brilliance.

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.

We aim to have a positive impact on the national education reform agenda to shape and contribute to better outcomes for South Australian children and young people.

The Policy Adviser, Intergovernmental Relations (IGR), is responsible for providing timely advice and research in relation to school education.

The Policy Adviser, IGR, will contribute to the broader National Relations and Policy team by ensuring that high quality briefings and presentations are prepared for meetings, out-of-session matters and other intergovernmental business to support sound and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil.

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline 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

ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Simon Bucsai, Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, via tel: (08) 8226 5233 or email: simon.bucsai2@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.

Applications close: 09/09/2025 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 functionOther
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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