Aso6 Project Officer, Aboriginal Learner Congress

**Department for Education**

**Job reference**: 533579

**Location**: 5007 - HINDMARSH

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Why work with us**:
The Department for Education is building a stronger future by making South Australia’s public education system world-leading.

We have a plan to take the statewide standard of public education in South Australia from good to great, as a great education can change lives.

We are one team, statewide. Everyone in public education works together, united behind our vision because what we're doing today will improve the futures of children in South Australia.

We’re making a difference so South Australia thrives.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Project Officer, Aboriginal Learner Congress. In this role, you will provide specialized administrative support to the Curriculum Programs Directorate, with a specific focus on STEM project deliverables.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Provide a range of specialised system administration, data management and report production, and technical support services that ensure the effective operation of Curriculum Programs including the STEM Programs.
- Coordinate a range of effective and quality project support to facilitate the success of STEM programs and Curriculum Program projects, including liaising with schools, Field Officers, and general Curriculum Programs directorate staff.
- Conducting high level consultation and coordination to identify and address complex problems and functionality requirements that impact on the integrity and efficiency of programs.
- Provide high level administrative support service to Curriculum Programs by undertaking a range of operational activities including finance and human resources, creating, and maintaining databases, and managing the confidentiality and security of information to support project implementation and development.
- Coordinate and undertake sensitive research and evaluation of related operations and practices that informs the development of a range of resources relating to Curriculum Programs.
- Provide an effective customer service to clients from within and external to Curriculum and Learning when dealing with requests for information or resources and working collaboratively with the team to accommodate changing priorities.
- Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of communication and consultation processes, including feedback processes to monitor project effectiveness.
- Provide initiative and judgement where procedures are not clearly defined including working broadly within defined guidelines, negotiating, and meeting key deadlines and exercising autonomy in the discharge of duties.

**Qualifications**:
**Desirable**: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.

**What we can offer you**:

- Be part of the largest employer in the state, with career and professional development opportunities beyond this role.
- A challenging and rewarding role where you will be able to utilize and enhance your administrative, interpersonal, and technical skills.
- Flexible working arrangement, and supportive team environment.
- Full-time opportunity, 12-months contract

**Special Conditions**:
Please note that department employees working in high-risk environments are required to maintain up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19, with a TGA Approved Vaccine. Vaccination status must be disclosed and provided for sighting on request.

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.

**Application Instructions**:
If you are interested in joining our team as a Project Officer, Aboriginal Learner Congress, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, the Application Cover Sheet, and Employment Declaration (forms attached).

**Remuneration**:
ASO6: $95,588 - $101,109.

**Enquiries**:
Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.

**Additional Note**:
This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-months term contract.

**Applications close**: 03/07/2023 11:30 PM