ASO7 Lead, Country Initiatives
Department for Education
Job reference: 843658 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with people like you. A thriving society begins with quality education for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for people who bring a strong sense of purpose, dedication and professionalism to their work, helping create meaningful moments that shape brighter futures. With over 30,000 professionals across the state, we’re proud to be one of South Australia’s largest employers. Our scale and ambition mean you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading minds, contribute to system-wide impact, and help shape a world-leading public education system that prioritises both learning and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll feel valued and fulfilled because the work you do makes a genuine difference to children, young people, and the communities we serve. Join public education. Bring your brilliance.
The Lead – Country Initiatives drives the strategic development and delivery of employment programs aligned with the Country Education Strategy in South Australia. This role plays an important part in strengthening pathways into public education, helping ensure regional and remote communities have access to a strong and sustainable workforce. Working with purpose in a collaborative, system-wide environment, you will lead program design, delivery and evaluation, ensuring initiatives respond to the unique needs of country communities. You will also shape engagement strategies to attract and support pre-service teachers and build accessible pathways into country employment opportunities. In partnership with the Country Education team and other stakeholders, you will provide expert strategic advice, contribute to workforce analysis and forward planning, and support evidence-based decision making that improves outcomes across the system. This role requires strong program delivery, leadership, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills to lead continuous improvement and meaningful impact for communities across South Australia.
Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: Qualification in project management, leadership and management or appropriate discipline, or relevant experience.
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.
ASO7 $112,163 - $121,246 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Justine Rodda, Manager, Employment Programs & Attraction, via tel: 0417 881 557 or email: justine.rodda@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.
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 31/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - Position Description - ASO7 Lead - Country Initiatives - April 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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