Aso7 Policy Officer, Mental Health and Wellbeing

1 week ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 633238
**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**:
The Engagement and Wellbeing Directorate provides national and statewide policy direction, reform and advice regarding the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people in care and education.

The Policy Officer, reporting to the Senior Policy Officer, Mental Health and Wellbeing works within a project team to lead the research, analysis, formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of processes, tools and resources for a range of stakeholders across the Department for Education. Positive and purposeful stakeholder engagement both within and outside the department will be an important aspect of this role and knowledge of interagency services and responses will be required.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**: Nil

**Desirable**: An appropriate tertiary qualification in one or more of the following fields: education, psychology, social work, law or other relevant behavioural/social science or equivalent relevant experience.

***
**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**:
ASO7 $108,109 - $116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + 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 with supporting documents, and a cover letter of no more than 1500 words 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), starting immediately until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension.

**Applications close**: 24/11/2024 11:30 PM

  • Aso7 - Policy Officer, Mental Health and Wellbeing

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

    **Department for Education** **Job reference**: 667982 **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...

  • Aso5 - Aso7 Policy Officer Pool

    24 hours ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER Full time

    **Department for Environment and Water** **Job reference**: 664082 **Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE **Job status**: Long Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone An exciting opportunity exists to join the Murray-Darling Basin and Intergovernmental Unit in the Water Security, Policy and Planning Branch overseeing arrangements for the management of the...

  • Principal Policy Officer, Health Reform

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 885486 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Adelaide CBD **Categories**: Administration and Clerical - **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Strategy & Governance - Strategy and Intergovernment Relations**: - **Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 - ASO7 **-** Full Time / Term Contract up to 31 December 2025** Overview: The Principal Policy Officer...

  • Principal Project Officer, Veteran Health Policy

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 895946 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Adelaide CBD **Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Project and Program Management - **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Clinical Systems Support and Improvement - Health Services Programs and Funding**: - **Salary:...

  • Principal Policy Officer, Intergovernment Relations

    3 days ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 894254 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Adelaide CBD **Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Policy, Workplace/Industrial Relations - **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Strategy & Governance - Strategy and Intergovernment Relations**: - **Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 - ASO7 - Full Time / Ongoing...

  • Mental Health Policy Specialist

    1 week ago

    Adelaide, South Australia beBeePolicy Full time $108,109 - $116,864

    Unlocking Every Child's PotentialWe strive to build a world-class education system that prioritises learning and wellbeing. Our strategy focuses on empowering every child to reach their full potential now and into the future, in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider community.When our children and young people thrive, so do our...

  • Principal Policy

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Sa Health Full time

    **Job no**: 887009**Work type**: Full time**Location**: Adelaide CBD**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Policy- **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Strategy and Governance - Corporate Affairs/ Policy - Governance and Compliance**:- **Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 - ASO7 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 30 June 2025**Overview:The...

  • Principal Policy Officer

    1 week ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT Full time

    **Department for Infrastructure and Transport** **Job reference**: 674572 **Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE **Job status**: Short Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of...

  • Community Mental Health Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Skylight Mental Health Full time

    **Community Mental Health Worker - Carer Services program**:Apr 17, 2025**Closes 9am Monday 5 May 2025**SCHADS Level 4, 0.6 FTEBased at Skylight Mile End and Christie's Beach, servicing multiple areas of the South Australian metro region.The Community Mental Health Worker will ideally have a lived experience of caring for someone who has/is experiencing...

  • Aso7 Emergency Management Operations and Training Officer

    3 days ago

    Adelaide, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 907693 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Adelaide CBD **Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Emergency Services and Emergency Management - **Women's and Children's Health Network, Network Operations Centre, Emergency Management, North Adelaide 5006**: - **Salary**- **Classification - ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer...