Stl3 Senior Adviser, Sensory

Department for Education
Job reference: 592365
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy 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 Senior Advisor, Sensory is responsible for providing state-wide system leadership for children and students with a sensory impairment including hearing and vision impairment. The role requires a highly collaborative working relationships with staff across, and at all levels of the department, other jurisdictional staff and external experts.The role will provide timely, strategic, informed and future orientated, best practice advice about policies, programs, strategies and learning environments that best support children and students with sensory impairment. Extensive knowledge of the functional needs of children and students with sensory impairment and the best practice programs, supports and adjustments needed to support them and how leaders, teachers and support staff should be supported to provide these is required to complete this work.Qualifications:Desirable: Relevant post graduate qualifications – an appropriate tertiary qualification in 1 or more of the following fields: education, disability or public policy. Sound working knowledge of the educational implications of the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Standards in Education.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.Remuneration:STL3 $130,927 per annum (1.0 FTE) plus superannuationEnquiries:Enquiries can be directed to Amanda Michalanney, Manager, Inclusive Practice, via tel: (08) 8235 2871 or email: Amanda.Michalanney75@schools.sa.edu.auApplication Instructions:Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing 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 8-month term contract.Applications close: 13/05/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
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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.