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Job Title


Administration Officer


Company : Department for Education, South Australia


Location : Whyalla, South Australia


Created : 2025-11-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Department for Education Job reference: 707208 Location: 5600 - WHYALLA Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every 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 worldleading 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 Administrative Officer is responsible for the undertaking and maintenance of general office administrative processes, procedures and systems ensuring that business and discipline support tasks are delivered in a timely and consistent manner. The role of the Administrative Officer requires the incumbent to directly support Disciplines within their local office so that the service objectives can be met. The Administrative Officer is accountable to the designated Senior Administration Officer for daytoday line management, and the provision of a consistent approach to a holistic administrative support to the local office discipline. They will also work closely with their designated discipline team on a daytoday basis. Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being. Living in Whyalla Whyalla offers a family friendly coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, friendly dolphins, a relaxed atmosphere, and a thriving local community. Enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, snorkelling, and exploring natural wonders such as the annual cuttlefish migration. The city combines affordable living with a strong sense of community and cultural events. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: Nil 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 ASO2 $58,709 - $63,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Connie Richter, Senior Administrative Officer, via tel: (08) 8648 8770 or email: [email protected] 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 parttime contract role (0.6 FTE), initial 12-month term contract, with a possibility of an extension. Applications close 18/11/2025 11:30 PM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr