This is a ASO6 Senior Program Officer role with Department for Education, South Australia based in Adelaide, SA, AU Department for Education, South Australia Role Seniority - mid level More about the ASO6 Senior Program Officer role at Department for Education, South Australia Department for Education Job reference: 712359 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE 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 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 Senior Program Officer, OSHC coordinates and controls the delivery of a range of specialised support in relation to out of school hours care (OSHC), providing direct support to site leaders and OSHC directors in OSHC services on government school sites. The role provides expert advice to schools and corporate business areas and liaises with other departmental staff and other agencies. The position supports the delivery of business improvement outcomes, aligned with the response to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, that streamlines and improves the provision of OSHC services in government school sites. 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 ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (12%) and leave loading Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Scott Lawson, Business Manager, Quality and Support via tel: (08) 8226 2921 or email: Scott.Lawson@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) until 27 September 2026. Applications close: 27/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments Application Cover Sheet - PSActpdf How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf Position Description - Senior Program Officer, OSHC.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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department for Education, South Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Coordinating OSHC services Providing direct support Liaising with stakeholders Key Strengths Coordination Expert advice Business improvement ️ Communication Problem-solving Teamwork A Final Note: This is a role with Department for Education, South Australia not with Hatch.
