ASO3 - Administrative Officer, Tailored System Support and Home Education

Department for Education
Job reference: 855635
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 Administrative Officer, Tailored System Support and Home Education, plays a key role in supporting the Professional Learning Networks Directorate by delivering a wide range of confidential, efficient and effective administrative and business support services to its leadership, directorates and teams.

The position ensures smooth day-to-day operations for both the Tailored System Support directorate and Home Education team. Core responsibilities include finance and human resources processing, management of correspondence and communications (both internal and external), workflow, records and document management, travel and event coordination, and overseeing office resources and assets. Through these functions, the role contributes directly to the achievement of the directorates and division’s objectives and goals.  

Qualifications

Essential: NIL

Desirable: Nil

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

ASO3 $74,095 - $78,694 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to the Manager, Tailored System Support, via tel: (08) 8226 18***or email: ***************@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: 07/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 - Administration Officer TSS and Home Ed - Position Description - 21 July 2026.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.