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SalaryEvery 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.
