Office for Early Childhood Development
Job reference: 595064
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with us: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 by implementing the accepted recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.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 developmental vulnerability.This includes strategy for the provision of quality preschool for all three and four-year-olds, supporting for families in the first 1000 days of a child’s life and implementing a workforce strategy.About the Role:In the role of Senior Workforce Attraction Advisor, you will develop and execute a critical program of work relating to attraction strategies aimed at increasing the number of early childhood teachers and educators working in South Australia.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, including universities and TAFE SA, to align messaging and campaigns with communication strategies, leveraging market testing, department market research and sector insights to ensure impact and effectiveness.Your marketing and communications expertise will be instrumental in understanding the needs and preferences of diverse audiences, applying best practice marketing and attraction techniques, and effectively utilising a variety of channels, including digital, to reach potential candidates.You will have demonstrated experience leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making, track campaign performance and optimise strategies for maximum impact. Your ability to build strong relationships internally and externally will be key in this role, as you will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.Qualifications and Experience:Experience:
- A minimum of five years’ experience developing and executing attraction strategies, preferably within the education sector.
- A strong track record in marketing and communications, with the ability to understand the needs and preferences of diverse audiences.
- Experience in leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making, track campaign performance, and optimise strategies for maximum impact.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- Knowledge of the early childhood education sector would be highly beneficial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and insights.
- Proficiency in digital marketing and the use of a variety of channels to reach potential candidates.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A passion for early childhood development and a commitment to creating a fairer and better future for all children in South Australia.
- A collaborative team player who can also work independently.
- A strategic thinker and problem solver, with the ability to innovate and think outside the box.
- High levels of integrity, resilience, and leadership.
- Outline of your relevant experience, highlighting any similar campaigns you have previously worked on.
- Your motivation for joining the Office for Early Childhood Development. Explain what interests you about the role and the organisation.
Applications close: 26/05/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-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.