STL3 - Project Officer, Languages

Department for Education
Job reference: 860092
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, Languages works across the department and with external partners to promote the value of language learning at system and site levels, with a focus on improving the learner experience for engagement and retention in language curriculum pathways.

The Project Officer collaborates on initiatives that support delivery of improved and sustainable language programs in schools, facilitating practice networks and professional learning to activate the new SA Curriculum for public schools.

The Project Officer leads data innovation and management in building system connection and cohesion for Languages education, supporting schools to make informed strategic decisions that align to the purpose and strategy for public education.  

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 Miriam Parsons, Program Manager, Languages, via tel: 0439 836 448 or email: Miriam.Parsons@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), Commencing 22 January 2027 until 23 January 2030.

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

Applications close: 27/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- STL3 - Project Officer Languages - Curriculum and Learning - Position Description - August 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.