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SalaryJob reference: 575883
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work withus:
The Office for Early Childhood Development has been formed with aclear mandate. To create a fairer and better future for allchildren in South Australia.
As the steward of the early childhood development system, theOffice will act on government's behalf, and work in collaborationwith the sector, to organise and connect the system to reducedevelopmental vulnerability.
This includes strategy for the provision of quality preschool forall three and four-year-olds, supporting for families in the first1000 days of a child’s life and implementing a workforcestrategy.
About theRole:
The Office for Early ChildhoodDevelopment (OECD) will coordinate the response to therecommendations of the Royal Commission for Early ChildhoodEducation and Care (working across all tiers of government) andwork across sectors to plan for and implement preschool for3-year-olds and other recommendations relating to the first 1000days. The Office serves as a steward, leading change and overseeingthe South Australian early childhood development system.
The Principal Policy Officer willlead and manage a critical program of work to deliver complexpolicy and data analysis and expert advice to support thedevelopment of whole of government policy positions in response tothe Royal Commission. This includes forecasting advice togovernment on provision of preschool places, leading data analysisand management of data models spanning relevant inputs, and leadingadvice on funding strategy.
The position will provide expertadvice to support high-level strategic engagement with keygovernment and non-government stakeholders and will engage with keyagencies through working groups and other engagementstructures.
Qualifications:
Desirable an appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or relevant vocational experience and knowledge.
SpecialConditions:
The successful applicant isrequired to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working withchildren check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required tobe renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will berequired 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 berequired to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditionsplease refer to the attached PositionDescription.
Remuneration:
ASO8 $119,317 - 123,822 per annum(1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
HarrisonMcMillan is handling candidate applications for this position.Enquiries can be directed to Bec Lynas, Account Manager, via Tel:08 7170 53***or Email: ************@harrisonmcmillan.com.au.
ApplicationInstructions:
Applicationsshould be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicantsare required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet,Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than twopages addressing the key competencies in the attached positiondescription.
People of Aboriginal or TorresStrait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability arestrongly encouraged to apply.
AdditionalNote:
This is a full-time contract role(1.0 FTE), initial 2-year term contract.
Applications close: 18/02/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply - Guide for Applicants.pdf
- Postion Description - ASO8 Principal Policy Officer - Jan 2024.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.
