ASO6 Program Support Officer, Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT)

Job Description

ASO6 Program Support Officer, Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) Department for Education Job reference: 656523Location: 5007 - HINDMARSHJob 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 Program Support Officer is responsible for providing a complex/specialised range of administrative functions to support the Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) team within the context of the Curriculum and Learning Division. The Officer contributes to meeting the PAT team goals and objectives through the provision of appropriate administrative support services to clients and stakeholders. The Program Support Officer oversees and coordinates the administrative functions for the Program across the state. The Program Support Officer contributes to the achievement of the PAT team client service objectives and goals including the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices and processes across the division. The Program Support Officer establishes strong working relationships across the department to facilitate the systemic delivery and reporting of PAT. Qualifications: Essential: Nil. Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience. 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 (11.5%) and leave loading. Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Jennifer Main, Manager, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Team, via tel: 0419 618 439 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) with a 2-year, 6-month (30-month) term. Applications close: 16/03/2025 11:30 PMAttachments: - ASO6 - Program Support Officer Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT).pdf- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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