Department of State Development
Job reference: 845326
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government’s lead economic development agency. 

Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace. 

For more information about our agency, please visit: 

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au 

About the role:

Skills SA supports the development of highly adaptable skilled people, supported by an accessible and seamless training system, to contribute to a successful economy.

The Senior Quality and Compliance Officer contributes to the assurance of the quality and integrity of South Australia’s publicly funded Vocational Education and Training (VET) market by delivering an efficient and effective quality assessment and contract compliance function.

The Senior Quality and Compliance Officer is responsible for working with a range of stakeholders, including private registered training organisations, to assess, monitor and audit the provision of VET services consistent with contractual obligations and appropriate use of public funds.

As a Senior Quality and Compliance Officer, you will:

• Provide specialist information and advice on funding applications, compliance, accredited training business processes and systems to key stakeholders, including registered training organisations and other service providers.
• Plan and implement processes, procedures and guidelines which support quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Implement risk and evidence-based quality assurance contract management processes.
• Analyse and provide accurate and appropriate assessment, practice and performance review information on complex and sensitive contract service standards, performance and compliance matters to stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and review business processes related to funding contracts.
• Establish linkages and provide high quality advice to the Directorate and Group senior management on quality training and assessment practices that support effective and coordinated training and skills initiatives.

About You:

• Knowledge of state and national VET systems and structures and training products.
• Good knowledge of quality systems, assessment / auditing principles and practices and continuous improvement.
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and creatively and analyse and resolve complex business problems, at both strategic and operational level.
• Experience in developing, interpreting and analysing strategy or policy, identifying priorities and providing succinct reports and briefings to senior managers and executives.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and sound interpersonal capacity to effectively liaise with people from a variety of backgrounds and levels, including demonstrated ability in undertaking negotiation and consultation processes

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO6 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Essential: Relevant qualification in audit, risk, compliance or a related field (or equivalent workplace experience).
• Desirable: Nil

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) for up to 2 years.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Working with Children Check is required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Phuong Pham, Principal Quality and Compliance Officer via Phuong.Pham4@sa.gov.au or 08 8235 5401.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website. 

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert

Applications close: 07/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO6 Senior Quality and Compliance Officer.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.