Stl3 - Project Officer, Aboriginal Languages

Department For Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Department for Education in South Australia is seeking a Project Officer, Aboriginal Languages to lead statewide language initiatives within the EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit. The role focuses on increasing availability and quality of Aboriginal languages programs in public schools.

You will work with Aboriginal communities and ACCOs to develop language resources and curricula, ensuring locally relevant content and sustained program delivery.

Qualifications

• Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Aboriginal organisations and communities to increase the availability and quality of Aboriginal languages programs across the state.
• Provide state-wide high-quality advice and support across a range of projects.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to develop locally relevant language and culture resources.

Education

Tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration

Job description

Department for Education
Job reference: 863576
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
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 EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit, within the Curriculum Directorate of Curriculum and Learning Division supports Aboriginal Community aspirations to see their languages in South Australian public schools. The Aboriginal languages team partners with communities and schools to support the development of language resources and localised school programs.

The Project Officer, Aboriginal Languages is responsible for working closely with Aboriginal organisations and communities to increase the availability and quality of Aboriginal languages programs across the state. The Project Officer provides state-wide high-quality advice and support across a range of projects. This includes partnering with Aboriginal communities and a range of external and internal partners to develop and implement Aboriginal languages curriculum and collaborating with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to support the development of locally relevant language and culture resources.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

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

STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Rosa Garcia, Program Manager, Aboriginal Languages, via mob: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

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) offered for a three-year term.

Applications close: 15/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
• How to Apply - STL.pdf
• STL3 - Project Officer, Aboriginal Languages - Position Description - October 2026.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.