ASO5 - Country Housing Officer

Department for Education
Job reference: 854894
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 Country Housing Officer supports the Workforce Management directorate with the delivery of an end- to-end service to ensure that teachers and leaders relocating to our country schools are supported to locate appropriate quality accommodation and be connected to housing incentives and community services in country locations. This service supports the delivery of the Country Education Strategy 2021- 2028.

The Country Housing Officer is also responsible for liaising with key internal and external stakeholders associated with the relocation process.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

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  

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

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Amber Schedlich, Manager, Country Housing and Relief, via mob: 0438 890 *** or email: ***************@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), initial 14-month term contract.

Applications close: 01/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Country Housing Officer Position Description March 2025.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.