Department for Education
Job reference: 852605
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a excellent 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 Curriculum Directorate (English and Literacy Unit), within the Curriculum and Learning Division, provides high-quality, evidence-informed literacy advice and resources to support teachers and leaders that empower children and young people to learn and thrive.

The Leader, Literacy Policy utilises the purpose for public education guiding principles to make decisions about, and approach the planning, design and execution of comprehensive research to empower leaders and support effective teaching. Working collaboratively with cross-divisional colleagues, leaders and external partners, the Leader provides contemporary advice that supports leaders to implement literacy improvement to drive equity and excellence for all learner cohorts.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

Desirable: Nil

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 Denise Squire, Head of English and Literacy, via mob: 0433944*** or email: *************@sa.gov.au

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 position (1.0 FTE), offering an initial fixed-term contract from 22 January 2027 to 23 January 2030

Applications close: 10/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf
- Position description - STL3 Leader, Literacy Policy.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 flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Leader, Literacy Policy (Primary) (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide