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 Executive Leader, Early Years is responsible for supporting the Director, Early Years Curriculum and Learning in planning, prioritising and implementing statewide early childhood curriculum advice and support for preschools and schools.
Key functions include:
Leading and managing a highly skilled team with early years expertise who will provide curriculum and pedagogical support to preschools and schools to support the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Department's Strategy for Public Education.
Partnering with directorates and collaborating with other divisions that have early childhood responsibilities to achieve coherent curriculum and pedagogical advice to early years educators.
Plan and implement internal and external stakeholder engagement, collating and analysing perspectives to drive continuous improvement of the directorate's work,



including designing and contributing to program evaluations and reporting progress to executive leadership.
Qualifications
Essential: A tertiary qualification in early childhood education or equivalent experience
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
S***** $173,693 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Kate Ryane, Director, Early Years Curriculum and Learning , via tel: ******** *** or email: ******
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).
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.
Applications close:
29/07/2026 11:30 PM
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🏢 Department for Education
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