ASO8 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

About the Department for Education:

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 Engagement and Wellbeing directorate is situated within the Support and Inclusion Division.

The Engagement and Wellbeing Directorate develops and provides evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and proactive engagement and wellbeing pilots, initiatives and strategies to support education and care settings, foster effective learner participation and engagement for improved learning and wellbeing outcomes. The directorate collaborates across the department and with other jurisdictions, agencies, and sectors to address issues related to behaviour, bullying prevention, child safety, drugs and alcohol, food and nutrition, gender and sexual diversity, mental health and wellbeing, trauma, and violence prevention through strategic solutions. The directorate also leads volunteering work and provides specific programs such as the School Retention Program and the National Student Wellbeing Program.

The directorate provides timely and specialised advice to a range of school/non-school personnel and senior leadership to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people. The Senior Project Manager will provide expert project management leadership, direction, and policy advice to ensure significant and/or complex projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The Senior Project Manager will manage staff and lead initiatives that have a focus on violence prevention and as needed, other portfolio areas across the directorate.

The Senior Project Manager will work closely with the Assistant Director to determine project visions, goals, outcomes and priorities within the framework of the directorate and corporate plan and the objectives of the directorate, division and department.

Why work with us

By joining our team, you will:

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children.

Together, we can work towards building a stronger future for all students in South Australia.

Qualifications:

Essential: A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent relevant experience in one or more of the following fields: education, public policy, law, psychology, social work or other relevant behavioral/social science.

Desirable: Post-graduate qualification in project management.

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:

ASO8 $119,317 - 123,822 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Deidre Lockley, Assistant Director, Engagement and Wellbeing, phone (08) 8226 0533 and email Deidre.Lockley2@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 written statement of no more than 1500 words 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 position until 28 February 2025 with possibility of extension