Ops4 - School Bus Examiner/technical Support Advisor

6 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 676659
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**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 role is ideally based out of the Adelaide metropolitan area, however, applicants based regionally are strongly encouraged to apply. Regular travel is a core part of the position.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake safety and compliance inspections of both government-owned and contracted school buses across regional and rural South Australia.
- Provide expert technical advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure adherence to transport regulations and promptly resolve safety or service issues
- Liaise with schools and service providers (such as vehicle dealerships, bus refurbishers, garages, and parts suppliers), to ensure the highest transport standards are maintained.

**Essential Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Trade-qualified Motor Mechanic or equivalent
- Hold a current minimum Medium Rigid (MR) driver’s license
- Be willing to undertake regular travel throughout SA
- Willingness to undertake First Aid and 4WD training
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision

**What we can offer**:

- Use of a government fleet vehicle (including fuel card) (work use only)
- Corporate credit card for approved travel expenses
- Mobile phone, laptop and essential tools
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A varied and impactful field-based role with job security

**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**:
OPS4 $76,561 - $80,256 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

**Enquiries**:
This recruitment process is being managed by Hoban Recruitment Agency on behalf of the Department for Education.

**Application Instructions**:
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Employment Declaration.

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) ongoing role.

**Applications close**: 15/06/2025 11:30 PM

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