AddressJob reference: 604157
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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 Strategy is responsible for the strategic planning function within P&C to use research to inform workforce design that enables the department’s ambition, as well as support the vision for public sector employment more broadly.
The Director will operate as a strategic coordinator in the identification of departmental and divisional priorities and will provide recommendations using data and insights, strategic forecasting and modernisation of technology and systems infrastructure.
The Director will lead a team of staff to ensure the department is well-prepared to respond to current, emerging and future workforce requirements with a strong focus on efficiency and lean capability. Through this, the Workforce Strategy function will influence contemporary practice, excellence in operational execution, and better leverage the resource capacity and capability across the division.
Essential qualifications and competencies:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification with post-graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline being desirable, or relevant experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary people practices within the workforce context.
- Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at an executive level, ensuring the translation of priorities into executed deliverables.
What you will get in return:
- A three year executive contract.
- A deep sense of purpose and personal fulfillment through advancing educational equity and excellence, benefiting children and families across South Australia.
- Be part of the largest employer in the state, with great career and professional development opportunities.
- Be a part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team and enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
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 or the online (Fundamentals) 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 Melody Thompson, Manager, Executive Services and HR Projects, via Mob: 0447 965 *** 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 of no more than two pages, outlining their suitability against the 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.
Applications close: 16/07/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- How to apply - Guide for applicants.pdf
- Position Description - SAES1 - Director Workforce Strategy .pdf
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.
