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ASO4 Business Support Officer
Department for Education
Job reference: 845847
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
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 Business Support Officer, Early Years Curriculum and Learning is responsible for coordinating and undertaking a range of administrative functions to support teams within and across the Early Years Curriculum and Learning directorate and provides high-quality customer service to internal and external clients. The role also coordinates or assists with the preparation of high-quality correspondence, briefings and submissions and provides advice on administrative policies, procedures and systems that contributes to the achievement of the delivery and maintenance of efficient work practices, systems and processes across the division. The role demands a high degree of initiative, professional judgement and autonomy including sound knowledge of agency programs, activities and policy.

 

Qualifications

Essential: Nil.

Desirable: Tertiary qualification/s relevant to the role.



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

ASO4 $79,432 - $83,266 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Alana Preece, Business Manager, Curriculum Strategy and Planning, via tel: (08) 8226 2876 or email: alana.preece@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 12-month term contract.


Applications close: 10/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO4 Business Support Officer Early Years Curriculum and Learning.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.