Aso4 - Briefing Officer

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 664526
**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 Briefing Officer plays a pivotal role within the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE), working closely with the Office of the Minister for Education, Training and Skills. As a member of a small, dynamic team, you will be responsible for coordinating the provision of timely, accurate advice and responses to correspondence. This position operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, where the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines is essential.

You will work directly with senior officers from both the public and private sectors, as well as Ministerial offices. Your role will involve providing high-level briefing support in a politically sensitive and demanding context. Given the nature of the position, confidentiality and discretion are critical to success.

In this role, you will prepare and coordinate briefing materials for the Minister and Chief Executive, facilitate responses to correspondence, and provide timely, accurate information to relevant stakeholders. You will need to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines in a high-intensity work environment, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all dealings. A deep understanding of the political landscape and policy implications in a government context will be vital to your success.

**What we can offer**:

- Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working closely with senior departmental officers and stakeholders across public and private sectors.
- Flexible working arrangements.

**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**:
ASO4 $76,561 - $80,256 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 12-month term contract.

**Applications close**: 22/04/2025 11:30 PM