Assistant Director, Workforce Management (Multiple Positions)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced strategic individual to lead the Department of Education’s workforce function, ensuring needs are fit for purpose now and into the future.

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 these roles

We have the following two Assistant Director roles available within our Workforce Management directorate:

• SAES1 Assistant Director, Workforce – Schools & Preschools
• SAES1 Assistant Director, Workforce – Executives & Strategic Projects

Reporting to the Director, Workforce Management, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading a high performing team who deliver advisory and operational services in workforce planning, recruitment, and selection of employees who are the best fit for their workforce needs, and culture.

With a strong focus on human centered approaches to contemporary workforce issues, the Assistant Director will proactively work to identify improvement opportunities to drive P&C strategy and initiatives, particularly as it relates to getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

It is critical that the Assistant Director transforms the experience of candidates, employees and leaders such that they become advocates for the department as an employer of choice.

Qualifications and competencies:

• Strong management and leadership skills with proven experience developing high-performing teams and establishing a culture of excellence. 
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary human resource strategies and practices that enable organisational outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with demonstrated success in achieving change through collaborative practice, negotiation and influence.

What you will get in return:

• The opportunity to be part of the P&C leadership team, working closely with leaders across the department to shape the design and delivery of strategic human management practices, that attracts and retains high performing individuals, so that the department has the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
• A deep sense of purpose and personal fulfilment through leadership of meaningful projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on the workforce supporting public education in South Australia.
• Be part of the largest employer in the state, with great career and professional development opportunities.
• CBD location and flexible working arrangements to enable work life balance.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Carlie Borchardt, Director, Workforce Management, via tel: 0419 885 *** or email: ***************@sa.gov.au.
 

How to apply:

Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 590269 & 590309.

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.