ASO6 Executive Project Officer

Department for Education

Job reference: 847702

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 Executive Project Officer supports the P&C Division by managing high-level projects that assist the Executive Director, People and Culture in the strategic management of related matters. The Executive Project Officer collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to forecast, anticipate and prepare key reports and documents for the Executive Director’s consideration.

The Executive Project Officer reports to the Executive Director on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the Lead, Executive Office, People and Culture for the provision of high quality, efficient, and confidential secretarial service. In association with the Lead, the Executive Project Officer manages logistics and protocols for the Executive Director’s functions and initiates and develops responses to enquiries from a diverse range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: An appropriate qualification in business, project management, or administration is highly regarded.

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.

Remuneration

ASO6 $102,171 - $108,071 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Grant Hickman, Lead, Executive Office, via tel: 0412 384 616 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 ongoing role (1.0 FTE)

Applications close: 25/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
• How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
• Position Description - ASO6 Executive 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.