ASO8 Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Department for Education Job reference: 656553Location: 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 Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of a number of critical projects including technical colleges, new schools, and major expansions that deliver high quality learning environments to support the delivery of contemporary vocational skills training, and teaching and learning in accordance with government and departmental priorities. The Senior Project Manager is a trusted advisor on critical risks, issues and opportunities and plays a key role in analysing, evaluating, and implementing strategies to ensure high risk projects are successfully delivered within the required timeframes and in accordance with Department for Education planning and design standards. Qualifications: Essential: Nil. Desirable: Tertiary or post-secondary qualifications in an appropriate discipline, i.e. Education, Project Management, Asset Management or equivalent 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: ASO8 $121,107 - 125,679 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading. Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Deb Aukland, Assistant Director, Technical Services, via tel: (08) 8226 3878 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), until 30 June 2026. Applications close: 16/03/2025 11:30 PMAttachments: - ASO8 - Senior Project Manager - Position Description.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