ASO4 Program Support Officer

Department for Education
Job reference: 853470
Location: 5085 - LIGHTSVIEW
Job status: Short 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 Program Support Officer is responsible for coordinating the logistics associated with student travel between various home communities in South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Wiltja Boarding in Adelaide. The Program Support Officer provides a range of support functions including information technology and communications, administering the Wiltja Boarding vehicle fleet and maintaining a range of databases, confidential records and sensitive information in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A professional qualification in Administration or an appropriate allied field

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

ASO4 $82,212 - $86,180 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Cheryl Arthur, Manager, via tel: (08) 8359 46***or email: *************@sa.gov.au

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

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), initial 11-month term contract.

Applications close: 27/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
- How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO4 Program Support Officer.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.