aso7, aso8

Department for Education

Job reference: 704804

Location: ADELAIDE

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 Business Improvement function has been established to identify and address opportunities to improve existing processes and systems, with the aim of reducing administration burden for our schools, preschools and corporate business units.

ASO7- Business Improvement Consultant

The Business Improvement Consultant is responsible for identifying business improvement opportunities and coordinating a variety of small and medium-scale projects and reform initiatives, to meet the needs of schools, preschools and corporate business units. Utilising human-centered design approaches, the Business Improvement Consultant undertakes process redesign and implementation, internal consulting and advisory projects, such as detailed review and analysis of existing systems and processes, and recommending strategies for improvement or replacement of systems.

ASO8- Business Improvement Specialist

The Business Improvement Specialist is responsible for managing a variety of projects and initiatives, leading multi-disciplinary teams from across the department to meet the needs of schools preschools and corporate business units. Utilising human-centred design approaches, the Business Improvement Specialist undertakes service design, process redesign and implementation, internal consulting and advisory projects, and develops and recommends strategies for major improvement initiatives and opportunities, following through to implementation.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: IIBA CCBA certification or similar, qualifications in Lean/Six Sigma or similar, Project Management Qualifications.

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, ,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

ASO8 $121, ,679 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Jeremy Fraser, Executive Assistant, 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.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note

Multiple vacancies are available:

• 1 position at ASO7 level
• 2 positions at ASO8 level

These are full-time contract roles (1.0 FTE) offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term basis.

Please ensure you indicate which position you are applying for on the Cover Sheet document.

Applications close: 16/11/2025 11:30 PM