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
As a key member of the P&C executive team, the Director, Workforce Management is responsible for leading the design and delivery of strategic talent management practices. These practices need to ensure the department has effective workforce planning and job design coupled with a strong value proposition that attracts and retains high performing individuals, so they can be deployed to the right place, at the right time. The department’s approach to recruitment, selection, talent and succession needs to be tailored for the diverse nature of the workforce, covering education and corporate professionals as well as support cohorts operating across the state.
The Director will lead a team of multidisciplinary staff to ensure the department is well-prepared to respond to current and emerging workforce requirements, and will drive innovative and contemporary practice, excellence in operational execution and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and competencies:
- Strong management and leadership skills with significant experience leading teams and establishing a culture of performance, professionalism and continuous improvement to drive excellence.
- In-depth knowledge of contemporary people practices with a particular focus attraction and recruitment practices.
- Proven high level interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated success in achieving change through collaborative practice and exercising influencing skills with stakeholders.
What you will get in return:
- The opportunity to lead the design and delivery of strategic talent management practices, that attracts and retains high performing individuals, so they can be deployed to the right place, at the right time.
- 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.
