STL3 - Project Officer, Aṉangu Bilingual Education

Department for Education
Job reference: 863574
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 Aboriginal Community aspirations to see their languages in South Australian public schools. The Aboriginal languages team partners with communities and schools to support the development of language resources and localised school programs.

The Project Officer – Aṉangu Bilingual Education is responsible for working with Aṉangu Schools and Aṉangu Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to develop and implement approaches and resources which support students to develop their  Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara or Southern Pitjantjatjara language and culture.

The Project Officer supports Aṉangu Educators, Aṉangu Coordinators, teachers and leaders to build their capabilities to effectively teach or support first language literacy and learning through the delivery of professional learning and advice to schools. They support non-Aṉangu staff to build their Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara language and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and 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 Rosa Garcia, Program Manager, Aboriginal Languages, via mob: 0438830226 / 0419849828   or email: rosa.garcia@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) offered for a three-year term.

Applications close: 15/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- STL3 -Project Officer-Anangu-Bilingual - July 2026.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.