Address Why 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.
