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Form of workWhy 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 the role
The Assistant Director, Workforce – Schools and Preschools is responsible for leading a high performing team who deliver advisory and operational services to site leaders in the workforce planning, recruitment and selection of employees who are the best fit for their site’s 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 in the areas of recruitment, placement and deployment as it relates to site leadership, teachers, ancillary staff and temporary relief teachers (TRTs).
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.
Through the provision of operational and strategic leadership the Assistant Director will drive P&C strategy and initiatives in sites across the system, particularly as it relates to getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
Qualifications and competencies:
- Strong management and leadership skills with proven experience developing high-performing teams and establlishing a culture of excelllence.
- 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 site 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 fulfillment 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.
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.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Carlie Borchardt, Director, Workforce Management, via tel: 0419 885 *** 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 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 3 year contract.
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.
