ASO7 Change Lead

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Education in Adelaide is seeking a Change Lead to plan, deliver and implement complex business service changes supporting the Digital Platforms initiative. The role requires engaging stakeholders and applying change management principles to align business needs with technology outcomes.

This full-time, 1.0 FTE 12-month contract offers the chance to influence reforms in SA's education technology; eligibility is restricted to SA Public Sector Employees, with mandatory checks and

Qualifications

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: Degree of other qualifications in information technology / business.
• Desirable: Demonstrated industry experience as a change lead or manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and implementation of complex business service changes that support the Digital Platforms.
• Provide expert advice and apply change management principles to engage stakeholders and understand business needs.
• Design and implement a change program to transition department staff to support Digital Platforms.

Education

Degree of other qualifications in information technology / business

Job description

Department for Education

Job reference: 862277

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

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 Department for Education is committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people in South Australia. The department is implementing a range of reforms to improve the education opportunities for every South Australian child and to better meet the needs of the South Australian community. Pivotal to these reforms is the department’s intent to deliver a high performing, world-class information and communication technology service.

The Change Lead is responsible for leading the planning, delivery and implementation of complex business service changes that support the delivery of the Digital Platforms. They will deliver expert advice and apply change management principles to engage stakeholders and understand their business needs. The Change Lead will design and implement a change program to transition department staff to support Digital Platforms.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Degree of other qualifications in information technology / business. Demonstrated industry experience as a change lead or manager.

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 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Shaun Piper, Delivery Manager - Digital Platforms, via email: [email protected]

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

Applications close:

03/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
• How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
• Position Description - ASO7 Change Lead.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.