Address Department for Education
Job reference: 581326
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAre you ready
to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic team as the
Principal Policy and Project Officer.
Apply today
to take the first step toward making a meaningful impact in the
lives of young learners.
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.
About the
Position
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Policy and Implementation,
the Principal Policy and Project Officer provides high level
policy, project and program management leadership to a range of
career education and pathways initiatives. The Principal Policy and
Project Officer will provide expert advice, project management
leadership, and direction to ensure significant and/or complex
evidence-based projects are research informed, and strategies
within these reform projects are delivered on time and within
budget.
The role works collaboratively with staff across the Student
Pathways and Careers (SP&C) Division, the department, and a
range of stakeholders, to determine project visions, goals,
outcomes, priorities and budget within the framework of corporate
plans and objectives of the directorate, division and
department.
Qualifications
Desirable: Relevant Tertiary Qualifications and/or relevant
skills and experience involving project management, strategic
redesign and/or change management skills.
Career Development qualification and/or relevant experience in the
field of career development, education and guidance.
Why
work with us
By joining our
team, you will:
Be part
of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Access
professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
and knowledge.
Enjoy
work-life balance with flexible working
arrangements.
Make a
real difference in the lives of South Australians.
Together, we
can work towards building a stronger future for all students in
South Australia.
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 written statement of no
more than 1500 words 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 Tanya Meyer,
A/Manager, Strategic Policy and Implementation, on Tel: 8204 9179
or Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
Multiple
full-time (1.0 FTE) contracts available, starting on 8 April 2024
for 12 months.
Applications close: 17/03/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - ASO8 Principal Policy and Project Officer.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.
