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OPS4 Recreation Coordinator
Department for Education
Job reference: 840678
Location: 5085 - LIGHTSVIEW
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

Recreation Coordinator is responsible for managing planning, implementation and delivery of educational and recreation programs for Anangu students residing at Wiltja Boarding. They are also responsible for coordinating the planning and participation in programs that address health and emotional welfare issue of Anangu students in culturally appropriate ways.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil.

Desirable: Physical or Outdoor Education or allied 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

OPS4 $79,432 - $83,266 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, via tel: (08) 8359 4620 or email: cheryl.arthur@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), 12-month term contract


Applications close: 24/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- OPS4 - Recreation Coordinator - Position Description.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.