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SalaryJob reference: 583095
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 Misconduct Disciplinary Advice Unit (MDAU) is a business unit of the Incident Management Directorate (IMD) and provides expert advice while managing disciplinary processes arising from investigations into allegations of employee misconduct. The disciplinary and legislative framework of the MDAU functions is guided by common law principles, South Australian legislation including but not limited to the Public Sector Act 2009; the Education and Children’s Services Act 2019, and related Review and appeal processes. MDAU staff work collaboratively with other departmental units and external agencies while acting in an unbiased, impartial manner which considers the rights of individual employees. High level communications in the form of briefings to the Chief Executive or relevant delegate are required to set out the courses of action recommended and reasonably open in the various phases of disciplinary processes.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, IMD, Disciplinary Review and Adjudication Officers are responsible for conducting disciplinary processes in line with standards and principles of natural justice and procedural fairness and preparing briefings and documents that are capable of withstanding internal and external scrutiny in line with organisational and government policy, common law and legislative standards.
Disciplinary processes, recommendations and performance in the position are subject to significant scrutiny and timelines and must be effectively exercised to minimise risk to the safety of children and students, the well-being of employees and the reputation and financial risk of the Department.
Qualifications:
Desirable:
- Legal or Para Legal experience
- Adjudication, Complaints Resolution
- Legal Services or Law Degree/Qualification
- Knowledge of the Intersectoral Protective Practices for staff in their interactions with children and young people guidelines, the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector, and legislative frameworks, particularly in relation to employee conduct and child protection and student behaviour management.
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 $106,512 - 115,137 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Ashley Grant, Assistant Director, via tel: (08) 8207 24***or email: *************@sa.gov.au.
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 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: 27/03/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - ASO7 Disciplinary Review and Adjudication Officer.pdf
- RD - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
