Cabinet & Parliament Governance Officer

**Office for Early Childhood Development**
**Job reference**: 644306
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Why work with us**:
The Office for Early Childhood Development was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life.

Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the Office for Early Childhood Development is the steward of the early childhood development system in South Australia.

The Office is tasked with a significant responsibility: bringing together a holistic, connected system for early childhood development across South Australia, with the goal of reducing the rate of children entering school developmental vulnerable from 23.8% to 15% over 20 years. Critical to this is the roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026, giving every child access to 2 years of teacher-led, play-based early learning before school.

**About this Role**:
Are you ready to play a key role in coordinating quality control and process management for Cabinet, parliamentary, intergovernmental relations, and ministerial support services?

As the **Cabinet & Parliament Governance Officer**, you will be at the heart of supporting the Chief Executive and Minister with strategic advice, governance processes, and leadership coordination.

The Cabinet & Parliament Governance Officer will coordinate quality control and process management of Cabinet, parliamentary, Intergovernmental relations and Ministerial support services for the Office for Early Childhood Development. The position will engage across the staff and leadership of the Office for Early Childhood Development, and the Office of the Minister for Education, Training and Skills and other relevant departmental offices to ensure appropriate, high quality, timely advice is provided to the Chief Executive and Minister.

In this role, you will:

- Manage and coordinate Cabinet, parliamentary, and ministerial processes, ensuring timely and accurate advice and reports.
- Support internal communication, training, and development to meet quality and timing benchmarks.
- Provide high-level research, analysis, and quality assurance on materials for the Chief Executive.
- Facilitate critical interactions with stakeholders, including senior officials and government agencies.
- Help shape early childhood reform programs and policies that impact the community.

**About You**:
A person handling the role of Cabinet & Parliament Governance Officer at the Office for Early Childhood Development should possess a diverse skill set to manage the complex coordination, governance, and policy-related responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who brings:

- **Project Management & Coordination**: Experience in managing projects and coordinating processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- **Communication Skills**: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, with the ability to liaise and negotiate at all levels while maintaining confidentiality.
- **Problem-Solving & Teamwork**: Collaborative in finding solutions and contributing to group efforts.
- **Adaptability & Flexibility**: Comfort in adjusting to different team dynamics and shifting priorities.
- **Government Knowledge**: Understanding key government processes relating to Parliament, Cabinet, and Ministerial matters, with a focus on early childhood education.

These skills are crucial to performing successfully as the Cabinet & Parliament Governance Officer, contributing to strategic governance, early childhood reforms, and ensuring high-quality support across the office.

**Benefits**:

- A role with real influence and impact in government policy
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector
- Work with senior officials across government and early childhood sectors.
- Be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia’s children and families.

**Application Instructions and Information**:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants must submit a CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their suitability against the key selection criteria in the attached Position Description.

**Additional Note**:
This is a full-time 2-year long term contract role (1.0 FTE) with potential to be made ongoing.

**Remuneration**:
ASO5 $85, 790 -$95, 413 (1.0 FTE) per annum plus superannuation.

**Enquiries**:
**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 5 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 (Fundament