Department for Education Job reference: 633238
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 Engagement and Wellbeing Directorate provides national and statewide policy direction, reform and advice regarding the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people in care and education.
The Policy Officer provides leadership, expertise and policy advice based on evidence and best practice around issues related to mental health and wellbeing. The officer will have a comprehensive understanding of the individual, family and system factors that impact on mental health and wellbeing. This includes knowledge of the relevant policies and procedures within the department, relevant legislation and effective early intervention strategies, practices and programs for children and young people. The subject area may change over time depending on Directorate and project priorities.
The Policy Officer, reporting to the Senior Policy Officer, Mental Health and Wellbeing works within a project team to lead the research, analysis, formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of processes, tools and resources for a range of stakeholders across the Department for Education. Positive and purposeful stakeholder engagement both within and outside the department will be an important aspect of this role and knowledge of interagency services and responses will be required.
Qualifications: Essential : Nil
Desirable : An appropriate tertiary qualification in one or more of the following fields: education, psychology, social work, law or other relevant behavioural/social science or equivalent relevant experience.
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: ASO7 $108,109 - $116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading
Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Jade Lock, Senior Adviser Mental Health and Wellbeing, via tel: (08) 8226 2115 or email:
Application Instructions: Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration with supporting documents, and a cover letter of no more than 1500 words 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), starting immediately until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension.
Applications close: 24/11/2024 11:30 PM#J-18808-Ljbffr