Department for Education

Job reference: ******

Location: **** - HINDMARSH

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

The EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit, within the Curriculum Directorate of Curriculum and Learning Division, supports EALD learners to accelerate their English language development through three key programs: the EALD General Support Program, the Intensive English Language Program, and the EALD Hub Project.

In addition, the unit manages a range of administrative services, including applications for Bilingual Student Support Officer (BSSO) hours and Geographic Isolation funding. The EALD Program Manager oversees all programs and regularly collaborates across the department including Finance and Funding, Strategic Analysis and Reporting, and Support and Inclusion. The role provides high-level strategic advice on policy review and development in response to migration themes.

This work aligns with relevant curriculum, wellbeing, and pedagogical frameworks, ensuring that teachers and leaders are supported to empower EALD students to learn and thrive.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in a related education field.

Desirable: A post-graduate qualification in related fields of education, particularly in relation to EALD.

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

S***** $165,103 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Bev White, Assistant Director, EALD and Aboriginal Languages, via tel: ********* or email: ******

Application 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 of no more than two pages 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), offering an initial fixed-term contract until January ****.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act **** (PS Act).

Applications close: 22/07/2026 11:30 AM

Attachments

Application Cover Sheet - S121.pdf How to Apply S121.pdf S**** - Program Manager EALD - Position Description - June ****.pdf VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.

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