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

As a member of the Early Years Curriculum and Learning Directorate, the Parent Resources Support Partner provides state-wide leadership and consultancy in the strategic design, development, and continuous improvement of high-impact, parent-facing numeracy and literacy resources for children from birth to age 12. The Partner leads major departmental initiatives that set the system standard for resource quality, accessibility, and inclusion, ensuring alignment with departmental strategic priorities, the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Standard, and the South Australian Curriculum for Public Education.

Working across the directorate and with external stakeholders, the Partner drives innovation, evaluation, and the translation of research and policy into practice, exercising significant autonomy and influence over practices that shape the Department's engagement with families and communities, including Aboriginal families and priority cohorts. The Parent Resources Support Partner provides expert advice and thought leadership, directly informing Department policy, major projects, and future directions for family engagement resources at a system-wide level.

Qualifications

Essential:



A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

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 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Heather Carter, Leader, Parent Resources, 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), commencing as soon as possible until 23 Janurary ****.

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

Applications close: 05/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf Position Description - STL3 Parent Resources Support Partner.pdf VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

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

📌 Stl3 Parent Resources Support Partner (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide