Project Manager

Department for Education

Job reference: 845852

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

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 Student Pathways and Careers Division provides a focus on supporting our secondary schools to provide a consistent approach to engage, retain and transition young people to employment, vocational learning and higher education.

The Project Manager reports to the Principal Project Manager and is required to plan, deliver and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic projects, programs and initiatives that underpin the outcomes of the Student Pathways and Careers division.

The Project Manager will adhere to the department's project management methodology and will develop and maintain networks and relationships with key stakeholders to deliver project outcomes that meet agency business needs. The incumbent will be required to monitor the performance of projects and programs to ensure continuous improvement and improved outcomes for secondary school students and young people. The role will also provide tactical advice to senior management and executive within the Department and across government.

The environment can at times be politically sensitive in relation to further education, employment and governance. The position requires extremely high levels of confidentiality, and is subject to frequent periods of high workload and changing priorities.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant post graduate qualifications.

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) which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO7 $112,163 - $121,246 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Ben Palk, Principal, Project Manager, via tel: (08) 82260058 or email: ***email_hidden***

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 of no more than two pages 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 (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. Part time fraction is negotiable.

Applications close: 11/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• ASO7 Project Manager OED_PD.pdf
• Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
• How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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.