aew4 - aboriginal services engagement officer

1 week ago

Felixstow SA, Australia Department for Education, South Australia Full time $94,200 - $101,027 per year

Department for Education

Job reference: 708740

Location: FELIXSTOW

Job status: Short 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 Aboriginal Education Directorate provides strategic cultural and policy advice on national and state policy direction in relation to Aboriginal education and contributes to the implementation of the Department's Aboriginal Education Strategy.

The Aboriginal Services Engagement Officer will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to provide advice in the implementation of strategies identified in the Department of Education's Aboriginal Strategy that support the attendance, social and emotional wellbeing, and engagement and participation in learning of Aboriginal children, young people and their families/carers.

The environment can at times be politically sensitive in relation to Aboriginal affairs and governance. The position required high levels of confidentiality and is subject to periods of high workload and changing priorities.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A certificate 4 or higher education qualification in education, human/community services, or equivalent 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.

This role is designated for an Aboriginal person under Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

AEW4 $95,409 - $101,027 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Vanessa Dempsey, Aboriginal Community Education Team Leader, via tel: or email:

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.

Additional note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 9-month term contract.

This role is designated for an Aboriginal person under Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

Applications close: 20/11/2025 11:30 PM

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