Stl3 - Project Officer, Pat

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

Job summary

Department for Education in South Australia is seeking a Project Officer, PAT, to lead the implementation of a state-wide literacy and numeracy assessment program and related professional learning that guides improvements in learner achievement.

The Project Officer works with the Program Manager and a small team, providing high level advice on the Progresssive Achievement Test and coordinating with other divisions responsible for learner data management and analysis.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in education.
• Current full teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in implementing a state-wide literacy and numeracy assessment program (PAT) and related professional learning.
• Work with the Program Manager and a small team to support PAT implementation.
• Advise across the Curriculum and Learning division on the Progressive Achievement Test and learner achievement data coordination and analysis.

Job description

Department for Education
Job reference: 857273
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 Project Officer, PAT, provides leadership and expertise in the implementation of a state-wide evidence based, high-quality literacy and numeracy assessment program and associated professional learning that guides and informs the development of literacy and numeracy practice focused upon improving learner achievement.

The Project Officer works with the Program Manager and a small team responsible for supporting the implementation of the Progressive Achievement Test (PAT).

The Project Officer works collaboratively across the Curriculum and Learning division providing high level advice on the Progressive Achievement Test, focused on literacy and numeracy improvement. The Project Officer works with the Program Manager to ensure coordination with other divisions within the Department with responsibilities for learner achievement data management and analysis.

Qualifications

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

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 Jennifer Main, Program Manager English and Literacy, 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), offering an initial fixed-term contract until January 2028.

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.