ASO7 Senior Project Officer - Adelaide

UpperGround by Hudson; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UpperGround by Hudson is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the Office for Early Childhood Development in South Australia. The initial three month contract requires you to lead complex projects, provide strategic advice, coordinate stakeholders and deliver governance with strong reporting and risk management.

You will work within a dynamic team on the rollout of statewide early childhood reforms, including 3-year-old preschool, and contribute to policy implementation and evaluation

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex end-to-end projects within government, education, health or community sectors.
• Strong project management capability including planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
• Exceptional written communication skills for executive-level reports and briefs.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Analytical research skills to interpret information and provide evidence-based advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic projects and change initiatives.
• Manage governance, milestones and deliverables with clear reporting.
• Conduct research and evaluation to inform decisions and policy.
• Prepare briefs, reports and executive recommendations.
• Coordinate statewide initiatives and manage risks and dependencies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Research & analysis

Risk management

Education

Public policy or related degree

Job description

If you are an experienced project professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working on initiatives that deliver meaningful community outcomes.... We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officerfor an initial three month contract to commence asap to support the delivery of significant initiatives that will shape the future of early childhood education across South Australia. This role requires a currentWorking with Children Check.

This opportunity sits within the Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) and will play a key role in supporting the rollout of 3-year-old preschool, a landmark reform designed to improve outcomes for children and families.

Working within a dynamic and high-performing team, you will contribute to strategic projects, policy implementation, research activities and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support the achievement of government priorities and long-term reform objectives.

As a Senior Project Officer, you will lead and support a range of complex projects and initiatives, providing strategic advice, research expertise and project coordination to ensure successful delivery of organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, implementation and delivery of strategic projects and change initiatives.
• Managing project governance, reporting frameworks, milestones and key deliverables.
• Conducting research, analysis and evaluation of complex issues to inform decision-making.
• Preparing high-quality briefing papers, reports, executive correspondence and recommendations.
• Supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of statewide initiatives.
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Building productive relationships with government agencies, research bodies and key stakeholders.
• Providing coordination and leadership support across complex programs and strategic activities.
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and timelines.

Essential Experience required for the role:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex end-to-end projects within government, education, health or community sectors.
• Strong project management capability, including planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to prepare executive-level reports, briefs and recommendations.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex information and provide evidence-based advice.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under broad direction.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and navigating complex organisational environments.

Desirable Experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience within early childhood education, health, allied health, social policy or human services sectors.
• Understanding of government policy development and implementation processes.
• Knowledge of the early childhood ecosystem and the roles of government and non-government stakeholders.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Public Policy, Education, Business, Social Sciences, Health or a related discipline.

Why Apply?

• Contribute to one of South Australia's most significant early childhood reforms.
• Work on projects that create long-term benefits for children, families and communities.
• Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team environment.
• Opportunity to influence policy, strategy and service delivery outcomes at a statewide level.
• Competitive contract remuneration.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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