S121-4 Manager, Disability Advice & Research

Department for Education
Job reference: 578554
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work withus

Every child and young persondeserve a great education.

We have a strategy that aims tounlock every child’s potential now and into the future, onethat in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the widerSouth Australian community will build a world-leading publiceducation system. One that is equitable and prioritises learningand wellbeing.

Together we will make oureducation system the best it can be.

When our children and youngpeople thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About theRoleThe Manager, Disability Advice and Researchprovides high level leadership to ensure the availability ofcontemporary best practice teaching strategies, research and adviceacross the department.  The focus is on influencing qualitypractices in preschools and schools aimed at improving the access,achievement and engagement of children and students with disabilityor functional needs in inclusive education environments.

The Manager ensures the department produces and disseminatesdisability best practice papers, closely working with the PracticeGuidance Team.

Leading a team of expert educators and project officers, theManager undertakes advice and research on health, autism, sensory,complex needs, early years, personalised learning and specialoptions. A broad knowledge of various approaches teachers shouldadopt to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes is required.

Operating within a climate of innovation and change, this rolepresents a significant challenge in building the capacity ofdepartment personnel across various sites, partnerships, StudentSupport Services and central office. The position, also operates ina politically sensitive environment, requiring a sound knowledge ofintergovernmental relations and strong understanding of theprinciples of inclusive education, the Disability Standards ofEducation (2005) and Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Qualifications

Essential: An appropriate tertiaryqualification in in one or more of the following fields: education,behavioural sciences, social sciences, disability or publicpolicy.

Desirable: Relevant post graduatequalifications in special education and/or related area. Soundworking knowledge of the educational implications of the DisabilityDiscrimination Act and the Disability Standards in Education.

Remuneration

S121-4: $141,790 per annum plussuperannuation

SpecialConditions

The successful applicant isrequired to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working withchildren check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required tobe renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will berequired 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 berequired to be updated every three years. 

For all other Special Conditionsplease refer to the attached Position Description.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed toIndia Lennerth, Assistant Director, Inclusive Support andResourcing via tel: 0414 137 *** or Email:**************@sa.gov.au

ApplicationInstructions

Applications must be made throughthe IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submita CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and acover letter of no more than two pages addressing the keycompetencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or TorresStrait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability arestrongly encouraged to apply.

AdditionalNote

This is a full-time contract role(1.0 FTE), starting ASAP for 12 months.

Applications close: 22/02/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet S121.pdf
- How to Apply S121.pdf
- Position Description - S121-4 - Manager Disability Advice and Research.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.