ASO5 Project Officer, ICT Systems Reform

Job Description

ASO5 Project Officer, ICT Systems Reform Department for Education Job reference: 647896Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: 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 Department for Education is committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people in South Australia. The department is implementing a range of reforms to improve the educational opportunities for every South Australian child and to better meet the needs of the South Australian community. Pivotal to these reforms is the department’s intent to deliver a high performing, world class information and communication technology service. The Project Officer – ICT Systems Reform is responsible to the Project Manager for delivering and coordinating a range of project and change functions which support the achievement of deliverables and project goals within the ICT Systems Reform Directorate. Working within this context the Project Officer – ICT Systems Reform will be required to undertake, coordinate and evaluate a range of project and change support functions including the provision of responsive, high quality governance, data analysis, reports, communications and specialist advice which contributes to the effective planning and implementation of the ICT Systems Reform directorate strategies and objectives. The position develops and maintains positive partnerships and communication networks with a broad range of key stakeholders and delivers specialist advice and operational support as required to support effective knowledge management, information sharing and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Essential: Nil. Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification or certification in Project Management or equivalent experience. Experience/knowledge of Salesforce. Experience/knowledge of Jira. 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 Alexis Koukouvitakis, Project Officer, via tel: 0404 863 282 or email: 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 12-month term contract. Applications close: 05/02/2025 11:30 PMAttachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf- Position Description - ASO5 Project Officer ICT Systems Reform.pdf- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdfFlexibility 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr