ASO8 Product Manager

**Department for Education** **Job reference:** 862273 **Location:** 5000 - ADELAIDE **Job status:** Short Term Contract **Eligibility:** SA Public Sector Employees only **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 Product Manager is responsible to the Digital Platforms Manager for providing leadership in the strategic direction, governance and continuous improvement of the Department’s enterprise digital application portfolio. The Project Manager assumes ownership of the vision, strategy and roadmap for all applications on key digital platforms and associated systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, sustainable and aligned with the Department’s strategic objectives. The Product Manager works closely with stakeholders across corporate functions and schools, guiding and supporting application-level Product Owners and multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver high-value digital products. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing business operations and driving service reform across the Department. **Qualifications** **Essential:** Nil **Desirable:** Degree or other qualification in information technology/business or relevant industry. **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** ASO8 $130,046 - $134,956 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading **Enquiries** Enquiries can be directed to Abhi Ramchuritter, via 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 contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract. **Applications close:** 31/10/2026 11:30 PM **Attachments** * Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf * How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf * Position Description- ASO8 Product Manager.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.