ASO5 – Project Coordinator, Asset Sustainability

About the Opportunity

Department for Education

Job reference: 713780

Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH

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 Asset Planning, Standards and Sustainability unit sits within the Capital Projects and Technical Services directorate and is responsible for leading and managing the strategic direction that informs executive decisions relating to asset planning, asset standards and asset sustainability to ensure education and care facilities align with current legislation, policies, and emerging trends.

The Project Coordinator, Asset Sustainability is responsible for addressing compliance with regulations, contracts, and licencing arrangements for utilities management at educational sites. The objective is to improve the utilities performance of the department, reduce operational expenditure and achieve improved asset management and sustainability.

The Project Coordinator, Asset Sustainability will be required to engage with other government agencies to ensure the department is providing effective support to schools and preschools by aligning with government policy

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Tertiary or post-secondary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Science, sustainability, or a related discipline. Knowledge of ArcGIS, PowerBI, or similar software tools.

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 $85,790 - $95,413 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Jodie O'Hara, Senior Manager, Asset Planning, Standards and Sustainability, via tel: (08) 8226 8880 or email: Jodie.OHara@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 (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

Applications close: 14/01/2026 11:30 PM

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.