Department for Education

Job reference: 852023

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5025 - FLINDERS PARK, 5112 - ELIZABETH, 5168 - NOARLUNGA CENTRE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Work cross multiple Adelaide metro sites (Elizabeth, Flinders Park, Noarlunga)

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 department's Family Day Care Programs oversees the delivery of high-quality home-based care for children through Family Day Care, Guardianship Family Day Care and Respite Care programs, in line with the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care, the South Australian Children and Young People’s Safety Act and National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The Family Day Care Service Leader provides strategic oversight to the operation of up to six of the Department for Education’s Family Day Care services, with a primary focus on enhancing the quality of education on and care provided to children and the wellbeing of educators.

This entails providing leadership to a team of coordinators in the adoption of a statewide operating model that drives consistency in decision making, fostering collaborative partnerships with families and educators,



providing strength-based support and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Diploma level qualification Early Childhood Education and Care. Relevant tertiary qualification.

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

ASO6 $105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Liz Whitbread, FDC Service Manager, via tel: (phone hidden) or email: [email protected]

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

There are two full-time contract roles available (1.0 FTE), initial 24-month term contracts.

Applications close: 14/08/2026 11:30 PM

- ASO6 - Service Leader - Family Day Care Programs - PD - 2025.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

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

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📌 Service Leader – Family Day Care Programs (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide