This is a AS07 - Senior Project Officer, Learning and Development role with Department for Education, South Australia based in Adelaide, SA, AU Department for Education, South Australia Role Seniority - mid level More about the AS07 - Senior Project Officer, Learning and Development role at Department for Education, South Australia Department for Education Job reference: 835201 Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH 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 Project Officer, Learning and Development is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and delivering multiple professional learning programs that build capability across site-based non-teaching staff, corporate teams, and executives within the Department for Education. The role ensures high-quality, impactful programs by planning and managing learning initiatives, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and implementing processes that support participant engagement. The Senior Project Officer, Learning and Development drives continuous improvement and maintains alignment with organisational priorities through regular monitoring, analysis and auditing of project operations. The role guides the work of a team of consultants to deliver programs and services within agreed timeframes and budgets, and to source and engage high quality, cost-effective professional learning providers. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of 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 ASO7 $108,109 - 116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (12%) and leave loading Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Danijel Kevesevic, Program Manager, via tel: (08) 82265349 or email: danijel.kevesevic@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 10-month term contract. Applications close: 15/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments Application Cover Sheet - PSActpdf How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf Position Description - ASO7 Senior Project Officer, Learning and Development - February 2026.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 Initiating and coordinating programs Monitoring and analyzing operations Guiding a team of consultants Key Strengths Project management Stakeholder engagement Training and development Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Diploma of Project Management Analytical skills A Final Note: This is a role with Department for Education, South Australia not with Hatch.
