AddressJob reference: 593612
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About Department for Education
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.
We’re making a difference so South Australia thrives.
About the Position
The Child Deathand Serious Injury Review Committee (the Committee) is an independent, statutory body that reports directly to the Minister for Education. Its role is to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in South Australia.
The Committee reviews the circumstances and causes of death or Serious Injury to children and young people and makes recommendations to relevant agencies that may help prevent similar deaths or serious injuries.
Recommendations suggest changes to legislation, policies, procedures or practices. CDSIRC conducts in-depth reviews of deaths and publishes an Annual Report that summarises the outcomes of its reviews and provides a statistical overview of trends and patterns in Child Deaths in South Australia.
The Executive Officer is responsible for the effective functioning of the Committee by supporting the Presiding member, committee members and the secretariat to undertake activities associated with the conduct of the Committee in accordance with its legislation.
Qualifications
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification eg, management, psychology, business, law or policy.
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.
Application Instructions
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills and expertise required, we encourage you to apply now!
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the key competencies in the position description. In addition, applicants are required to fill and submit attached Application Cover Sheet and Employment Declaration forms.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website.
Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
ASO8: $119,317 - $123,822 per annum plus superannuation
Enquiries
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Rebecca Couldwell, Executive Assistant, on Tel: 08 8226 31***or Email: ***************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is an ongoing, full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity, starting immediately.
Applications close: 20/05/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - ASO8 Executive Officer, Child Deathand Serious Injury Review Committee.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.
