Department for Education
Job reference: 588316
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy 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 Intergovernmental Relations Directorate are establishing a pool of Senior Policy Advisors / Policy and Project Leads join the team on a temporary basis (up to 12 months).The Intergovernmental Relations Directorate develops and coordinates whole-of-agency positions and policies on state and national matters, ensuring consistency across the Department for Education and effective prioritisation of key initiatives. The team leads the delivery of critical and strategic policy reform relating to intergovernmental matters, together with the provision of support and advice to the Minister, Chief Executive and other departmental executives on national reforms, agreements and issues.The Senior Policy Advisors / Policy and Project roles will provide high-level policy leadership, project management and expertise to support the coordination and delivery of strategic policy priorities and directions, in alignment with existing and emerging agency objectives. The positions deliver specialist policy expertise relating to the identification and analysis of complex issues and provide recommendations and reports to influence future Policy and process initiatives.The roles will negotiate with and influences diverse stakeholders to reach agreement and achieve high-level Policy and program objectives for and on behalf of Department for Education, and will support complex and/or sensitive change management processes to guide and support the ongoing achievement of policy objectives across the Department for Education and the Government of South Australia.Qualifications:ASO7 Level:
- Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification
- 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.
- ASO7 $106,512 - 115,137 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
- ASO8 $119,317 - 123,822 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Applications close: 21/04/2024 11:30 PMAttachments: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.