Department for Education
Job reference: 846858
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 School Retention program is part of the Engagement and Wellbeing directorate and provides mentoring services and educational supports to children and young people in care (under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive, Department for Child Protection). The program works with Department for Child Protection (DCP) case workers and providers appointed to the department’s Approved Panel of Providers to provide opportunities for children and young people in care to achieve better social, emotional and educational outcomes.

The Mentor Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of a state-wide mentoring program to provide children and young people in care with the opportunity to participate positively with the community and to achieve better social, emotional and educational outcomes. The role ensures the program is guided by the Australian Youth Mentoring Benchmarks; fostering the growth of high quality young mentoring programs, and Departmental policies and procedures.

The Mentor Program Coordinator works with, and provides advice to, Department for Child Protection (DCP) case workers, providers appointed to the department’s Approved Panel of Providers (APP) and teams across the Support and Inclusion division. The Mentor Program Coordinator ensures that services are delivered within the scope of the Mentor Program and mentoring sessions address the goals identified in the young person’s case plan, transition from care plan or their cultural needs as documented via the Aboriginal Cultural Identity Support Tool.

 

Qualifications

Essential: Nil.

Remuneration

ASO4 $79,432 - $83,266 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Paul Banytis, Manager School Retention Team, via phone: 08 8303 0751, or email: Paul.Banytis@sa.gov.au

 

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.

 

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 backfill role (1.0 FTE), initial contract until 22 Jan 2027. 

Applications close: 17/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Role Description_ASO4_Mentor Program Coordinator.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.