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Join to apply for the ASO6 Project and Policy Officer role at Department for Education, South Australia15 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the ASO6 Project and Policy Officer role at Department for Education, South AustraliaWhy Work With UsEvery child and young person deserves a great education.Department for EducationJob reference: 679468Location: 5007 - HINDMARSHJob status: Short Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy Work With UsEvery child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every childs 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 RoleThe Aboriginal Education Directorate works collaboratively across the department, government at the state and national level, the non-government sector and the Aboriginal community to provide a strengthened Aboriginal focus to strategic policy and service delivery to improve outcomes in education and wellbeing for Aboriginal children, young people and their families.The Policy and Project Officer within the Aboriginal Education Directorate is responsible for the delivery of a range of high-level policy, projects and research that are designed to expedite and ensure effective, high-quality briefing and information flows from the Aboriginal Education Directorate to the Executive Director - Curriculum and Learning, the Chief Executive, and Minister.The position provides high level policy and document writing and editing services that are based on contemporary writing styles, aligning with the aspiration, guiding principles, commitments and actions under the Aboriginal Education Strategy and the Reconciliation Action Plan and requires an extensive knowledge of government policies and operations. The Policy and Project Officer also develops and maintains effective networks with key stakeholders across Department for Education sites, relevant services and their personnel, as well as with a range of external agencies and organisations to ensure the best quality outcomes.The Department for Education is committed to an education system that produces positive education outcomes for Aboriginal learners in alignment with the Aboriginal Education Strategy 2019-2029 and the Strategy for Public Education in South Australia.QualificationsEssential: NilDesirable: A relevant tertiary qualification.Special ConditionsThe 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.RemunerationASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loadingEnquiriesEnquiries can be directed to Chirs Keating, Principal Policy Officer, via tel: (08) 8463 5614 or email: chris.keating2@sa.gov.auApplication InstructionsApplications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter 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 NoteThis is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.Applications close: 03/07/2025 11:30 PMFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. 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