ASO8 - Policy and Project Lead, Reform

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 130.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department for Education in Adelaide is seeking a Policy and Project Lead, Reform to guide complex policy reform and strategic projects across the Schools and Preschools Division. You will report to the Manager, Reform and Strategic Projects and provide high-level leadership and advice to drive planning and oversight of major reform initiatives.

The role requires collaboration across schools, preschools, corporate divisions and other government agencies to improve outcomes for children and young

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex policy, reform and strategic project work across the Schools and Preschools Division.
• Provide high-level leadership and advice to drive planning, implementation and oversight of significant reform initiatives.
• Collaborate across schools, preschools, corporate divisions and government agencies to support improved outcomes for children and young people.

Educación

A tertiary qualification in public policy, project management, business, education, public administration or a related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Department for Education

Job reference: 857581

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long 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 Policy and Project Lead, Reform is responsible for leading complex policy, reform and strategic project work that supports the delivery of key priorities across the Schools and Preschools Division. Reporting to the Manager, Reform and Strategic Projects, the role provides high-level leadership and advice to drive the planning, implementation and oversight of significant reform initiatives, including reforms arising from the review of additional sites, services and programs.

Working across schools, preschools, corporate divisions and government agencies, the role leads collaboration, governance and evidence-informed reform activity to support improved outcomes for children and young people. The position contributes to divisional and departmental priorities through strong policy judgement, stakeholder engagement and strategic project leadership.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in public policy, project management, business, education, public administration or a related discipline.

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

ASO8 $130,046 - $134,956 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Melody Stanford, Manager Reform and Strategic Projects, via tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 18-month term contract.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 18/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• ASO8 - Policy and Project Lead Reform - Position Description - September 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.