ASO5 - Event Coordinator

Department for Education
Job reference: 855247
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Ongoing
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 Curriculum and Learning Division is responsible for supporting educators within the public education system to provide the best learning possible to our children and young people. Driving its work is the Strategy for Public Education and the achievement of our ambitions for our learners. The Division has responsibility for all curriculum and learning initiatives, policies, and programmes and has recently undergone a functional design process resulting in the establishment of six directorates, four of which are new to the division. 

The directorates are:

• Aboriginal Education
• Curriculum
• Curriculum Strategy and Planning
• Connections and Engagement
• Early Years Curriculum and Learning
• Learning and Teaching

The Curriculum Connections and Engagement directorate drives collaborative engagement with all system leaders and external partners, supporting the integrated delivery of key projects, events, and communications for transformative impact.

About the opportunity

The Event Coordinator, Curriculum Projects is responsible for leading the strategic planning and end-to-end delivery of high-profile events that support connection between South Australia’s educators and the Department for Education. Located within the Curriculum Connections and Engagement directorate, this role ensures that Summits, Conferences, and professional training sessions are delivered with consistency, reflecting the high standards of the Curriculum and Learning Division.

By managing budgets, external vendors, and sophisticated feedback systems, the Event Coordinator ensures that every departmental event translates into a meaningful, professional experience that directly supports the Strategy for Public Education.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline

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

ASO5 $92,122 - $102,456 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Sam O'Connell, Leader, Engagement, via email: sam.o'*******@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 (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

Applications close: 02/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 PD - Event Coordinator Curriculum Projects - July 2026.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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.