aso7 - school operations coordinator saasta

Department for Education

Job reference: 696626

Location: 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

Do you want to play a key role in shaping programs that empower young people to succeed academically, culturally, and personally? SAASTA offers a unique opportunity to lead and support programs that make a real difference in the lives of secondary Aboriginal students across South Australia.

The DfE Aboriginal Pathways South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy (SAASTA) sits within the Student Pathways and Careers Division and is a highly regarded education, cultural, and sporting program with academies operating in high schools across South Australia.

The SAASTA program creates a culturally safe environment that supports Aboriginal students to stay engaged in school and complete their SACE. School-based academies work in partnership with local communities to strengthen cultural knowledge and connection, promote health and wellbeing, and build skills in education, personal development, and leadership.

Through its School-based academies and the SAASTA Connect program, SAASTA delivers tailored curriculum and support, giving Aboriginal students across metropolitan, regional, and remote areas access to pathways for success.

Reporting to the Manager of SAASTA, the School Operations Coordinator will develop and lead school programs designed to highly engage secondary Aboriginal students, with a focus on culture, health, language, sport, and wellbeing, delivered through a student-centered approach.

The position ensures that SAASTA staff in Academy schools have access to high-quality learning resources to deliver culturally relevant and appropriate teaching programs. The School Operations Coordinator will develop programs that maximize senior-year student outcomes and prepare students for successful, meaningful post-school transitions. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Aboriginal Pathways directorate, SAASTA Manager, Curriculum Coordinator Aboriginal Pathways, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable:

• Relevant graduate qualifications.
• Knowledge, connectivity and experience working with Aboriginal communities and networks across South Australia and broadly.

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.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Nicole Adji, Aboriginal Pathways SAASTA Program Manager, 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

This is a full-time contract position (1.0 FTE) with an initial term of 24 months.

Aboriginal Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 24/09/2025 11:30 PM