Address 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 Engagement
and Wellbeing directorate provides statewide policy
direction, reform and advice regarding the Engagement and
wellbeing of children and young people in care and
education.
The Assistant
Director, Engagement and Wellbeing is a key leadership role
within the Engagement and Wellbeing directorate of the
Support and Inclusion division of the Department for
Education. The position works closely with the other
Assistant Directors to provide strategic leadership for key
portfolio areas within the directorate. Such portfolio
areas may include behaviour, bullying prevention, child
protection, drugs and alcohol, food and nutrition, gender
diversity, mental health and Wellbeing, trauma approaches,
violence prevention, volunteering and specific programs
(School Retention Program, National Student Wellbeing
Program).
Qualifications
and competencies:
In-depth
knowledge gained through achievement of a tertiary or
post-graduate qualifications, or relevant
experience.
Strong
leadership skills with experience providing strategic
leadership, systems thinking and evidence-based policy
initiatives to establish effective policy and project
management across large organisations.
Proven high
level communication and interpersonal skills with
demonstrated success fostering good working relationships
with people at all levels, with the ability to negotiate
and influence others, whilst maintaining a high level of
confidentiality at all times.
What you
will get in return:
A deep
sense of purpose and personal fulfilment through
leadership of meaningful projects and initiatives
that have a positive impact on the lives of
children and young people.
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.
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 which will be required to be updated every three
years.
For
all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached
Position Description.
Remuneration:
S121-5 $149,582 per
annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be
directed to Sophie Takmakis, Director, Engagement and
Wellbeing, via tel: 0401 123 *** or email: **************@sa.gov.au.
Application
Instructions:
Applications
should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are
required to submit a CV and a cover letter (of no more than
1500 words) outlining their suitability against 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 1 year
contract, with the possibility of extension.
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.
