AddressWhy 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 Director will lead the department's development and coordination of high-quality policy and strategic positioning advice to the Chief Executive and Minister on national strategic policy priorities.
Working to the Executive Director, and in direct support of the Chief Executive and Minister, the Director has responsibility for the design, leadership and continuous improvement of the department’s intergovernmental relations function. This includes providing direction on policy priorities and strategy, major policy and funding reform, advice to the Chief Executive and Minister to shape national policy, and directing as required improvements to supporting business systems, processes and relationships.
This role works with external partners and develops effective working relationships with other governments.
The Director will also be responsible for ensuring that the department has in place all relevant supporting processes and operations in coordinating, negotiating, and implementing National Relations and national policy projects and initiatives, across governance, project management, relationship management and engagement.
Qualifications and competencies:
- In-depth knowledge and experience in delivery of responsive policy advice and strategic planning processes in a broad and complex educational context.
- Demonstrated understanding of social policy and the political landscape, and other relevant factors pertinent to the South Australian public education system.
- Proven high level communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in achieving change through collaborative practice across various platforms and disciplines.
What you will get in return:
- The opportunity to support the Chief Executive and Minister to shape national education policy.
- 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 Peta Smith, Executive Director, Strategic Policy and External Relations, via tel: 0428 639 *** 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.
