AddressJoin OECD as our Manager, Workforce Strategy to lead quality innovative initiatives with the implementation of 3-year-old preschool in South Australia.
Why 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
The Program Lead, Outreach and Pathways will be an important team member working to deliver complex policy analysis, expert advice, high level papers and briefings, and program delivery to support the implementation of the Royal Commission recommendations that are accepted by government.
Reporting to the Director, Participation Integration and Inclusion, the Program Lead, Outreach and Pathways is responsible for providing policy leadership, project management and expertise to support the coordination and delivery of strategic policy priorities and directions, in alignment with existing and emerging agency objectives.
The position provides policy expertise relating to the identification and analysis of complex issues and provides recommendations and reports to influence future policy and process initiatives for the delivery of three-year-old preschool in South Australia. The Principal Program Lead negotiates with and influences diverse stakeholders to reach agreement and achieve policy and program objectives for and on behalf of the OECD, and will support complex and/or sensitive change management processes to guide and support the ongoing achievement of policy objectives.
Capabilities and experience you will bring:
·Proven high level analytical and research skills and an ability to undertake objective analysis and evaluate complex information.
· Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation; analyse, evaluate, and present complex information, including statistical data, to support policy development.
· Strong strategic and critical thinking skills to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of complex policies, solutions, plans and strategies that support government objectives.
· Highly developed communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and briefings and present concepts, recommendations and complex documents clearly.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Cassandra Milligan, Recruitment Specialist, via tel: (08) 7133 91***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 600580.
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.
Closing date is 30/06/2024 11:30 PM
