Aso8 Policy And Project Lead - Social Policy

Department for Education
Job reference: 581650
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 National Relations and Policy Directorate develops and delivers high-quality strategic policy advice to support executive, Chief Executive and Ministerial participation in intergovernmental matter and forums. We aim to have a positive impact on the national agenda, on relevant state government portfolios, strategic Policy and the people we work with, to contribute to better outcomes for South Australian children and young people and achieve the department’s ambition to create world class education system.
Reporting to the Director, National Relations and Policy, as one of the senior leaders within the directorate, the Policy and Project lead – Social Policy takes responsibility for the leading co-ordination, resourcing, project management and policy design, analysis and development of strategic policy reform for the Department for Education stemming from SA Government commitments as a party to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The work requires the development of close working relationships with departmental colleagues and external stakeholders to develop well researched, strategically positioned and evidence-based advice, Policy and strategy. The role will chair multidisciplinary teams and will manage senior policy staff.
The role will model ethical behavior and practices consistent with the Public Sector principles and practices, employee conduct standards, equal opportunity and compliance of Occupational Health Safety and Welfare within the directorate, the role is also required to support the development of a performance culture and capability, support and allocation and distribution of resources on project deliverables for which it is responsible, and provide guidance to peers and staff in matter within the directorate’s business plan as required.
Qualifications:
Essential: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable: An appropriate tertiary qualification in law, economics, evaluation, public policy, early childhood or education, or equivalent experience
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:
ASO8 $119,317 - 123,822 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Kim Eldridge, Director, National Relations and Policy, via tel: (08) 8226 4317 or email: kim.eldridge@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: 21/03/2024 11:30 PM
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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.