AddressJob reference: 593980
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
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 Program Manager is responsible for leading an infrastructure program across all government Early Childhood Facilities, including planning, implementing and evaluating an audit and program of minor works projects at Early Childhood Facilities and managing a team of Project Coordinators. The position plays a vital role in ensuring Early Childhood Facilities can accommodate 3-year-old children in age-appropriate facilities from 2026 in line with the government’s direction on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
As a senior member of the Asset Strategy and Performance team the position works with business units within the department and ensures any works are coordinated with other infrastructure works.
The role also represents the Asset Strategy and Performance team in liaison and collaboration with site leaders, education directors and senior management, and actively manages relationships with external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Desirable: Relevant appropriate tertiary qualification or extensive knowledge and experience in facilities and asset management /maintenance fields. A detailed understanding of the early years sector and knowledge of the National Quality Framework and associated legislative requirements as they relate to Early Childhood educational infrastructure.
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:
ASO7 $106,512 - 115,137 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Peter Bice, Director, Asset Strategy and Performance, via tel: 0461357*** 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 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 3-year term contract.
Applications close: 27/05/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply Guide for Applicants.pdf
- Position Description ASO7 Program ManagerEarly Childhood Facilities.pdf
- 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.
