STL3 - Project Officer, EALD for Aboriginal Learners

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Education seeks a Project Officer, EALD for Aboriginal Learners to lead statewide initiatives within the EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit. You will oversee culturally responsive resources, monitor outcomes, and support schools across the state.

Essentials include Current Full Teacher Registration and compliance with DHS WWCC, RRHAN‑EC training, and a 3-year, 1.0 FTE contract commencing January 2027. The role offers a pathway to ongoing public service leadership.

Qualifications

• Essential: Current Full Teacher Registration.
• Desirable: NIL.
• Special conditions: WWCC and RRHAN‑EC training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide project leadership to implement culturally responsive resources for Aboriginal EALD learners.
• Monitor and strengthen the impact of the EALD Hub Teaching program across focus schools.
• Lead and support EAL/D Hub coaches delivering online courses and teacher capacity building.

Education

Current Full Teacher Registration

Job description

STL3 - Project Officer, EALD for Aboriginal Learners

STL3 - Project Officer, EALD for Aboriginal Learners

Department for Education
Job reference: 864364
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work withus

Everychild and young person deserves a great education.

We have astrategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and intothe future, one that in partnership with learners, students,parents and the wider South Australian community will build aworld-leading public education system. One that is equitable andprioritises learning and wellbeing.

Togetherwe will make our education system the best it can be.

When ourchildren and young people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.

About therole

The EALDand Aboriginal Languages Unit, within the Curriculum Directorate ofCurriculum and Learning Division, supports EALD learners toaccelerate their English language development through three keyprograms: the EALD General Support Program, the Intensive EnglishLanguage Program, and the EALD Hub Program.

TheProject Officer, EALD for Aboriginal Learners provides statewideproject leadership to implement culturally responsive resources andensure equity and excellence for Aboriginal EALD learners. TheProject Officer works to monitor and strengthen the impact of the'EAL/D Hub Teaching Aboriginal English as an Additional Language orDialect learners' Program. The project officer manages a team ofEAL/D Hub coaches who work in focus schools across the stateimplementing the EALD Hub online course and building the capacityof teachers.

Qualifications

Essential:Current Full Teacher Registration

Desirable:NIL Special conditions

Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry.

Theincumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding toRisks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead(Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) coursewhich will be required to be updated every threeyears.

For allother Special Conditions please refer to the attached PositionDescription.

Remuneration

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

Enquiries

Enquiriescan be directed to Bev White, Head, EALD and Aboriginal Languages,via tel: [phone]or email:[e-mail]

People ofAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who havea disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note

There aretwo full-time contract roles available (1.0 FTE), CommencingJanuary 2027 for 3 years.

Thisposition operates under conditions similar to those of the PublicSector Act 2009 (PS Act).

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.