Job Description
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Department for Education
Job reference: 676124
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 Engagement Officer – Events is instrumental in planning and delivering impactful events for pre-service teachers, teaching graduates, and trainees. Responsibilities include managing involvement at career and employment expos, identifying new events and face-to-face engagement opportunities, and ensuring the success and safety of all events. The Engagement Officer – Events leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of events to align with strategic objectives. The Officer utilises customer feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement and develop innovative strategies to engage with audiences effectively. Additionally, the Officer is responsible for relationship management with key external vendors and partners to enhance event success. A significant part of this role includes coordinating country and metro tours to expand outreach and engagement efforts. The Officer uses a proactive approach is required to drive innovation in event management, risk compliance, and strategic engagement.
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, marketing, communications and/or related discipline or equivalent experience.
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:
ASO6 $+8,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Rebecca van Reesema, Manager, Employment Programs & Attraction, via tel: 040+ 356 1+6 or email: [email protected]
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: 17/06/2026 11:30 PM
Department for Education
Job reference: 676124
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 Engagement Officer – Events is instrumental in planning and delivering impactful events for pre-service teachers, teaching graduates, and trainees. Responsibilities include managing involvement at career and employment expos, identifying new events and face-to-face engagement opportunities, and ensuring the success and safety of all events. The Engagement Officer – Events leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of events to align with strategic objectives. The Officer utilises customer feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement and develop innovative strategies to engage with audiences effectively. Additionally, the Officer is responsible for relationship management with key external vendors and partners to enhance event success. A significant part of this role includes coordinating country and metro tours to expand outreach and engagement efforts. The Officer uses a proactive approach is required to drive innovation in event management, risk compliance, and strategic engagement.
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, marketing, communications and/or related discipline or equivalent experience.
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:
ASO6 $+8,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Rebecca van Reesema, Manager, Employment Programs & Attraction, via tel: 040+ 356 1+6 or email: [email protected]
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: 17/06/2026 11:30 PM
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ASO6 ENGAGEMENT OFFICER - EVENTS position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Adelaide River offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
