Saes2 Executive Director, Support And Inclusion

Department for Education
Job reference: 584979
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneExciting opportunity for an experienced strategic individual to lead the department’s focus on enhancing learning outcomes and promoting the inclusion of priority cohorts for children and young people in South Australia.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 this roleThe Support and Inclusion directorate provides a focus for the participation, engagement and learning achievement for all children and young people. Our priority is to provide the preconditions and learning support for every child to reach their full potential, while specialising in addressing the challenges to inclusion experienced by some cohorts.As a member of the Senior Executive Group, and accountable to the Deputy Chief Executive, Schools & Preschools, the Executive Director, Support and Inclusion provides strategic and innovative leadership for the realisation of the Department for Education's strategic priorities, including progressing Our Strategy for Public Education in South Australia with the purpose of helping our children and students to learn and thrive.The Executive Director is responsible for the effective design and delivery of a multifaceted environment of operational service delivery to schools and preschools, along with policy and strategic reform programs to achieve greater positive impact for children and young people.The Executive Director leads a large multidisciplinary workforce, consisting of allied health professionals, educators, policy and program staff. The Executive Director leads strategic directions, policy, programs and services focused on improving learning outcomes with a particular focus on behaviour, attendance, wellbeing for children and students with disability and additional needs, as well as supporting the inclusion of priority cohorts including children in care.The Executive Director will continuously develop and maintain a high performing culture, accountable for delivering high quality work that is responsive to the needs of South Australian children and young people.Qualifications and competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with experience in leading teams and establishing a culture of performance, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing a complex, high profile function including the strategic development, implementation, evaluation and review of major curriculum projects and programs.
• In-depth knowledge of the impact on child development and education including relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Proven high level interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated success achieving impact through collaborative practice and influence with stakeholders and the capacity to communicate to engender trust, confidence and enthusiasm.

What you will get in return:

• The opportunity to be part of a Senior Executive Team shaping the strategic direction of public education in South Australia.
• A deep sense of purpose and personal fulfilment through leadership of meaningful projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
• 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 Ben Temperly, Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy & Corporate Services, via tel: (08) 8226 3933 or email: .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.
Applications close: 10/04/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-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.