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ASO6 - Lead Advisor, Security and Emergency Management
Department for Education
Job reference: 844181
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
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 Lead Advisor, Security and Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating the operations of the Security and Emergency Management team and related programs of work and developing and maintaining departmental policy and procedures to support security and emergency management activities within the Department for Education. This includes the development and review of high-level documentation and reports, ministerial and chief executive briefings and correspondence, and to assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies to ensure best practice in the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery (PPRR) for Department for Education sites.

This position forms part of the Security and Emergency Management (SEM) unit and reports directly to the Manager, Security and Emergency Operations. The position provides expert support and advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and plays a vital support role to the Security & Emergency Management Team.



Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: An appropriate tertiary qualification or vocational experience in a relevant field. 



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 $102,171 - $108,071 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Leeann Faddoul, Assistant Director, Business and Customer Services, via mob: 0417231701 or email: leeann.faddoul3@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: 26/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 PD Lead Advisor SEM April 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.