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Department for Education

Job reference: 707978

Location: PORT PIRIE

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 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.

Due to genuine occupational requirements, this role is designated for an Aboriginal person under Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

Qualifications

Essential: A certificate 4 or higher education qualification in education, human/community services, or equivalent experience

Desirable: NIL

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

AEW 4 $98,084.00 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Lisa Weetra, 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.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an identified role, per the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) meaning this position is only open to people of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.

Additional note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 1 year and 10-month term contract.

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