Department for Education
Job reference: 841251
Location: 5070 - FELIXSTOW
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

Are you a motivated and organised professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? The Department for Education is seeking a dedicated ASO2 Administrative Officer to join our team at the Felixstow Education Office.

The Administrative Officer is responsible for the undertaking and maintenance of general office administrative processes, procedures and systems ensuring that business and discipline support tasks are delivered in a timely and consistent manner.

The role of the Administrative Officer requires the incumbent to directly support Disciplines within the Felixstow Education Office, including speech pathology, social work, psychology and educators so that service objectives can be met. The Administrative Officer reports to the designated Business Support Partner for the provision of a consistent approach to a holistic administrative support to the local office disciplines and works closely with their designated discipline team on a day-to-day basis.

Day to Day duties

• Greet visitors and respond to telephone and email enquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
• Maintain office records, including filing, archiving, and updating databases.
• Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, newsletters, and documentation as required.
• Organise and coordinate meetings and events, including minute taking
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Order and monitor office supplies and stationery.
• Support the onboarding process for new staff
• Assist with basic finance-related tasks such as processing invoices

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes for students and school communities.
• Previous experience in an educational or public sector setting is highly regarded.

Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

 

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Nil

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

ASO2 $64,195 - $67,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Vanessa Kostoglou, Business Support Partner, via mob: 0417 538 856 or email: vanessa.kostoglou2@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

There are multiple full-time and part-time short-term vacancies available 

Applications close: 29/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- CURRENT - position description - Administrative Officer - ASO2 - February 2024 - signed#2.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.