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ASO2 - Administration Officer
Department for Education
Job reference: 846678
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long 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 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 Aboriginal Education Directorate provides strategic cultural and policy advice on national and state policy direction in relation to Aboriginal education and contributes to the implementation of the Department’s Aboriginal Education Strategy. The Department is committed to a substantial improvement in the educational outcomes of Aboriginal children and young people.

The Administration Officer provides a range of administrative support functions within the Aboriginal Education Directorate. Reporting to the Senior Business Manager and working as part of the Business Services team, the Administration Officer works closely with directorate staff to support efficient operations and help achieve the directorate’s objectives and goals. The Officer provides administrative services to workgroups, clients, and stakeholders, contributing to the delivery and maintenance of effective work practices.

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 $64,195 - $67,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Ivy Xu, Senior Business Manager, via tel: (08) 8226 5845 or email: Ivy.Xu@sa.gov.au

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 contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

 


Applications close: 15/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO2 - Administration Officer- Position Description - April 2026.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.