AddressJob reference: 591295
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About Department for Education
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 Opportunity
The People and Culture (P&C) Consultant is a member of the Corporate Leader Advisory Team and will deliver HR priorities to the Office of the Early Years (OECD) as key functions and responsibilities for early childhood development are transitioned from the Department for Education to OECD.
The P&C Consultant draws on HR analytics, deriving keen insights for workforce planning solutions and provides expert advice and recommendations to leaders and their teams regarding operational policies, processes, and practices.
The P&C Consultant contributes to the discovery, design and implementation of key initiatives and continuous improvement in alignment with our P&C operating model. A key success criteria is the ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative partnerships with our key stakeholders to ensure operational service excellence outcomes are achieved during a time of functional transition and growth.
This position will be based primarily at the OECD, and will provide on the ground support to facilitate the delivery of government recommendations and priorities for early childhood services.
About the Office for Early Childhood Development
The Office for Early Childhood Development has been formed with a clear mandate. To create a fairer and better future for all children in South Australia. As the steward of the early childhood development system, the Office will act on government's behalf, and work in collaboration with the sector, to organise and connect the system to reduce children’s developmental vulnerability in the years before school.
This includes leading reforms to quality preschool for all three and four-year-olds, supporting for families in the first 1000 days of a child’s life and implementing workforce reforms.
Qualification
Essential: A tertiary qualification in a Human Resources or related field and/ or demonstrated years of experience.
Desirable: Experience as a HR Practitioner working in complex operating models, workforce data and analytics, and interest or experience in Education Sector or Public Sector.
Why work with us
By joining our team, you will:
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians.
Together, we can work towards building a stronger future for all students in South Australia.
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
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
ASO6: $97,022 - $102,626 per annum plus superannuation.
Enquiries
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Gail Sandelance, Manager, Corporate Leader Advisory Team via email: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
Applications must be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing key competencies in the position description. In addition, applicants are required to fill and submit the attached Application Cover Sheet and Employment Declaration forms.
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) contract, starting immediately for two years.
Applications close: 06/05/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - ASO6 PC Consultant.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.
