This is a ASO7 - Senior Adviser PPP Contract Administration role with Department for Education, South Australia based in Adelaide, SA, AU Department for Education, South Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the ASO7 - Senior Adviser PPP Contract Administration role at Department for Education, South Australia Department for Education Job reference: 836770 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing 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 Adviser is responsible for managing and monitoring a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project agreement for 2 PPP Schools (PPP2) with the PPP Contract Administration Team to ensure the State and private sector meet financial and performance obligations and that the State receives value for money. The position provides high level strategic advice to ensure contractual conditions and obligations outlined in the project agreement, and relevant policies and procedures of the department and SA Government are met. The position leads the development and implementation of procedures and systems to support PPP school leadership, facility managers and private sector representatives to accurately interpret and achieve contractual obligations. The position applies contract, operational, and risk management principles and strategies in a highly complex, dynamic and sensitive operating environment and ensures that the necessary document management, reporting and escalation procedures are in place to support the State Representative. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, the PPP Contract Administration Team comprises of two Senior Advisers and two Advisers to support 8 PPP schools. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: Tertiary or post-secondary qualifications in an appropriate discipline, ie Project Management, Asset Management, Contract Management for Public, Private, Partnerships (University of Melbourne) or equivalent. 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 ASO7 $108,109 - 116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Shannon Bottrell, Director, Acuity Partners, via mob: 0421 063 052 or email: sbottrell@acuitypartners.com.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 (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. Applications close: 17/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments ASO7 - Senior Adviser PPP Contract Administration - PD.pdf Application Cover Sheet - PSActpdf 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. 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 Managing PPP project agreements Providing strategic advice ⚙️ Implementing procedures and systems Key Strengths Contract management ⚠️ Risk management Strategic advice Project management ️ Asset management ️ Communication skills A Final Note: This is a role with Department for Education, South Australia not with Hatch.
