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ASO8 - Change Manager
Department for Education
Job reference: 841685
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long 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 Change Manager supports the Director, Business Improvement in successfully delivering major reform initiatives within the Business Improvement team. Working closely with the Business Improvement Program Manager, you will lead change management efforts across two major improvement projects implementing system-wide reform across the department for the benefit of preschools, schools, children and young people, their families and the broader community. These reforms are aimed at improving the experience of enrolment and personalized learning by optimising and centralising processes, implementing modern IT systems, improving communication channels and reducing administrative burden in schools and preschools.

This role requires a strong focus on human-centred design, ensuring that those impacted by change are at the forefront of planning and implementation. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enable seamless and sustainable transformation across the department. Additionally, you will lead the change, training, and sustainability project workstream, driving change, designing and delivering training programs, and embedding capability and sustainability.



Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: 5 years’ experience in the same or similar 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

ASO8 $125,649 – 130,392 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Jeremy Fraser, Executive Assistant, via tel: (08) 82267347 or email: jeremy.fraser@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 14-month term contract.


Applications close: 03/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 Change Manager - Nov 2024.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.