At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engagement strategies to connect schools and preschools with innovative educational initiatives.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Department for Education focused on equitable learning and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with strong support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education and help shape the future of young learners.
- Qualifications: No essential qualifications required; relevant tertiary qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 125490 - 125490 $ per year.
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.
The Senior Engagement Officer is a leadership position responsible for the strategic orchestration of how the Department for Education connects with schools and preschools. Operating within the Curriculum Connections and Engagement directorate, the Senior Engagement Officer translates divisional priorities and strategic initiatives into operational delivery by designing and overseeing divisional engagement processes, ensuring that curriculum and pedagogical initiatives are consistently introduced to site leaders. A blend of strategic systems thinking and operational agility supports the provision of expert advice to senior management regarding engagement trends, educator readiness, adoption and systemic risks. Collaborative leadership within teams and across the Curriculum and Learning Division supports the development of influential relationships, ensuring that engagement activities are pedagogically sound, accessible, and aligned with the Strategy for Public Education.
Qualifications
- Essential: Nil
- Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline
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
ASO7 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Samuel O'Connell, Leader, Engagement, via mob: or email: sam.o' [email protected]
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.
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