Aso8 - Policy and Project Lead, Closing The Gap Policy and Transformation

7 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 665481
**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**:
Are you passionate about driving systemic change to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal students? Do you have expertise in policy development, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement? If so, we want to hear from you

The Policy and Project Lead, Closing the Gap Policy and Transformation plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evaluating whole-of-system approaches to enhance Aboriginal experiences and outcomes in public education.

This role is essential in developing and executing a unified policy agenda that drives systemic change and continuous improvement, ensuring the department’s obligations under Closing the Gap and the Reconciliation Action Plan are seamlessly integrated into its operations. Additionally, the position is responsible for monitoring progress, providing strategic advice, and guiding efforts to achieve key improvement targets aligned with these commitments.

**Desirable Qualifications**:
A tertiary qualification in law, economic, evaluation, public policy, early childhood or education, or similar.**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) 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**:
ASO8 $121,107 - $125,679 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

**Enquiries**:
**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 2-year term contract.

**Applications close**: 27/04/2025 11:30 PM

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