Learning Program Scheduler

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police is seeking a Learning Program Scheduler to coordinate the scheduling of a range of training programs and allocate required staffing and facilities. The role supports the ongoing delivery of essential training for SAPOL employees within the Academy and Learning Branch.

The incumbent will produce projections to prevent clashes and resolve scheduling issues, and may be asked to handle unanticipated changes in staffing or resources. Flexibility and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Australian work eligibility status and criminal history check required.
• Some out of hours work and interstate travel may be required.
• May be assigned to other duties at the current remuneration level.

Responsibilities

• Schedule a variety of learning programs and allocate staff and facilities.
• Provide projections to resolve scheduling clashes and resource constraints.
• Address impacts from unplanned staffing and resource changes.

Skills

Scheduling

Staffing projections

Resource management

Policy adherence

Job description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 841520

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term, full-time vacancy up to 30/06/2027

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing.

The Academy and Learning Branch supports frontline policing and corporate operations of SAPOL through the provision of high-quality training and education for SAPOL employees at all stages of their career.

SAPOL have redesigned the foundational training for police officers - the Constable Development Program (CDP) - with the integration of evidence-based contemporary adult learning and police learning principles. The redesigned program will focus on the core educational objectives, emphasising learning retention and effective workplace application. Informed by cognitive load principles and a focus on developing critical thinking, self-regulation and reflective practice, the new program structure will draw on evidence-based approaches for policing environments. It will adopt a blended learning model that prioritises problem-based learning and integrates engaging, contemporary digital delivery to support deeper understanding and practical skill transfer.

The Learning Program Scheduler is responsible for scheduling a variety of learning programs, including allocation of staffing and facility requirements. The incumbent is responsible for providing projections and solutions for scheduling clashes and for resolution of impact from unanticipated changes in staffing and resource availability.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary

ASO5 - $92,122 - $102,456 per annum.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 08/09/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• PID - ASO5 Learning Program Scheduler.pdf
• RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.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.