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ASO5 - Advisor, Security and Emergency Operations
Department for Education
Job reference: 840975
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Provide expert security and emergency management advice, coordination and support across both school sites and corporate divisions.

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 Advisor, Security & Emergency Operations provides specialist advice, coordination and support to our Schools & Preschools and Corporate divisions to ensure the agency maintains effective security, emergency management, and resilience arrangements in accordance with government policy, legislation, and organisational needs.

The role contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of security, emergency, business continuity and incident-management frameworks. It provides expert guidance, risk assessments, planning, training coordination and reporting to enhance preparedness, response and recovery capabilities across the agency.

Working under limited direction, the position exercises independent judgement, manages complex issues, and undertakes projects with agency-wide impact.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable:

  • AGSVA Clearance to the level of Baseline.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management, Security, Risk Management, Public Safety, WHS, or similar.
  • Certification or training in incident/emergency management (AIIMS, ICS, or equivalent).
  • Security-related accreditation or training (e.g., PSPF/SAPSF modules).

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 $89,007 - $98,991 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Benjamin Robson, Security Operations Manager, via tel: 0484355419 or email: benjamin.robson@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 11-month term contract.

 


Applications close: 10/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Advisor - Security Emergency Operations - Position Description Feb 2026.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- 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.