AddressJob reference: 592478
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
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 Skills SA division has broad responsibility for ensuring the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is delivering the training needed for South Australia to prosper. The Policy and Strategy Directorate has responsibility for state based strategic skills policy development, direction and advice, and intergovernmental relations on National Skills Policy and Reform. The Principal Policy Lead is responsible for leading the development of strategic policy advice and the initiation, development, and delivery of strategic policy and projects related to national and state reforms.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to join a passionate, high-performing team, and to further apply and develop their professional expertise in policy development, high level project management, stakeholder engagement and high-level communication skills and experience.
Qualifications
Essential: A tertiary qualification in a field relevant to the position, and/or substantial relevant professional 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.
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 the State Policy Manager, on Email: ***************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) contract, starting immediately for 12 months.
Applications close: 14/05/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description ASO8 Principal Policy Lead - Skills SA.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.
