Aso4 - Directorate Coordinator

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 630020
**Location**: 5007 - HINDMARSH
**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**:
The Directorate Coordinator undertakes a broad range of administrative assistant duties to support the effective operation of the Aboriginal Education Directorate. The position contributes to a range of business, administrative, secretariat, and project management support services for grant programs and agreements, supporting the department in delivering on its vision.

The position also supports the delivery and maintenance of effective stakeholder engagement activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Manage and coordinate the Director’s schedule, including meetings, travel arrangements, and preparation of meeting materials to support daily activities.
- Provide HR management support, including policy advice, recruitment coordination, training, and onboarding plans for business units.
- With guidance, ensure compliance and proper management of grant agreements, including monitoring obligations, payments, and acquittal processes for the REC SA and SAAETCC agreements.
- Assist in the review and analysis of project activities, identifying emerging issues, risks, and gaps to provide informed advice to the Director.
- Undertake minor projects, including research, data analysis, and implementation of initiatives that support the Directorate’s objectives.
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the Directorate.
- Prepare high-quality project-related documents, reports, and data collection for the management of grant agreements.
- Establish and maintain tracking, recording, and communication systems, ensuring accurate and effective management of information.

**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**:
ASO4: $76,561 - $80,256 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.

**Enquiries**:
**Application Instructions**:
If you are a dedicated and highly organised professional looking to contribute to meaningful initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants are required to submit:

- A resume
- Application Cover Sheet
- Employment Declaration
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

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**: 12/11/2024 11:30 PM