Department for Education Job reference: 683997 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE 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. Benefits: Bringing your talent to the Department for Education will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as: A variety of leave arrangements. Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement. Access to great customised training and career development opportunities. About the role: This role will coordinate and undertake complex and sensitive accommodation assessment and placement services to support international students accessing quality homestays managed by International Education Services (IES). The position accredits and works closely with homestays to ensure they are appropriately screened, trained and supported whilst in the program. This is achieved by providing timely and accurate advice, assistance and direction in relation to student welfare, accommodation requirements, legislative standards, policy compliance and IES procedures. They provide an escalation point for schools and homestay families in relation to complex issues and queries, including interpreting policies, conducting sensitive conversations with a range of stakeholders to resolve conflict and advise the correct application of procedures, to enable accreditation and compliance with Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) and Child Protection legislative requirements. The position also undertakes daily work within the Student Services Team by leading the allocation of work and mentoring to the Accommodation Support Officers and contributing to the shared vision of strategically recruiting and retaining quality homestays using evidence based decisions to inform targeted outcomes. They collaborate and communicate effectively with the wider accommodation team to share knowledge and expertise to ensure positive outcomes for students, homestays and agents. Qualifications: Essential: Nil. Desirable: Ability to speak a language other than English. 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: ASO5 $85,790 - $95,413 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading. Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Lausanne Cheers, Manager, International Student Services, via tel: (08) 8226 4353 or email: lausanne.cheers@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 3- year term contract. Applications close: 22/07/2025 11:30 PM
