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 Department for Education aims to ensure South Australia’s public education system can unlock every child’s potential now and in the future.
The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its workforce. Our people are the way we achieve excellence and equity, so the capability of our workforce matters. Ensuring a highly capable workforce means investing in their development and making sure the right systems and frameworks are in place to create a culture of learning and progress.
The Director, Workforce Capability will lead the development and assessment of organisation wide frameworks to understand workforce needs and lead capability development. The Director will lead, manage and oversee the delivery of structured and scaled activities including the development, implementation and continuous improvement of department wide talent, performance and development programs, leadership capability frameworks, induction and onboarding programs, recognition events, diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee survey activities.
The Director, Workforce Capability will manage and oversee the delivery of high quality professional learning across the department and lead the development of organisational capability though the design and delivery of key organisational development programs and initiatives and creating a culture of learning that enables our people to be their best.
Qualifications and competencies:
- Strong leadership skills with experience in leading teams and establishing a culture of performance, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- In-depth knowledge gained in education including relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Proven high level interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated success achieving impact through collaborative practice and influence with stakeholders.
What you will get in return:
- The opportunity to lead the development and implementation of the department's approach to developing our capability as a learning system.
- 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.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport to support health and wellbeing.
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 Marina Elliott, Executive Director, People & Culture, via tel: (08) 8226 50***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.
