ASO5 Policy Officer Preschool Regulation and Compliance

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Department for Education
Job reference: 650728
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: 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:

Preschools and Early Childhood Services Division provides exceptional support and advocacy for high-quality SA Government early childhood education and care services that respond to the changing needs of children, families and communities in South Australia. We work collaboratively with leaders and educators; with our colleagues across the department and across agencies, to provide high-quality and nurturing early learning and care programs, services and environments where each child can learn and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential.

The Policy Officer, Regulation and Compliance establishes and maintains key internal and external stakeholder relations, coordinates and undertakes a range of time-critical business, policy and administrative functions that contribute to the effective operation of the Regulation and Compliance team. The role includes coordinating administrative processes and information systems as they relate to regulation and compliance activity, updating policy, procedures and related documents and resources, reviewing current practices and processes for continuous improvement and making recommendations for improved service delivery and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Nil

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 $85,790 - $95,413 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Sharon Jameson, Senior Leader Regulation and Compliance, via tel: (08) 8226 2009 or email: sharon.jameson@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) 3-year contract role.

Applications close: 19/02/2025 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Policy Officer Regulation and Compliance Position Description.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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.