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 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 EALD learners to accelerate their English language development through three key programs: the EALD General Support Program, the Intensive English Language Program, and the EALD Hub Program.

The Project Officer, EALD for Aboriginal Learners provides statewide project leadership to implement culturally responsive resources and ensure equity and excellence for Aboriginal EALD learners. The Project Officer works to monitor and strengthen the impact of the 'EAL/D Hub Teaching Aboriginal English as an Additional Language or Dialect learners' Program. The project officer manages a team of EAL/D Hub coaches who work in focus schools across the state implementing the EALD Hub online course and building the capacity of teachers.

Qualifications

Essential: 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 Bev White, Head, EALD and Aboriginal Languages, via tel: (08) 8463 5981or email: beverley.white@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

There are two full-time contract roles available (1.0 FTE), Commencing January 2027 for 3 years.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).

Applications close: 19/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- STL 3 Project Officer EALD Aboriginal learners - Position Description - September 2026.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.