Department for Education
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Ongoing
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 Strategy and
Performance division shapes and safeguards the direction, integrity
and performance of South Australia's public education system. By
leading system-wide strategy and providing trusted insight and
advice, we align evidence, policy and engagement to strengthen the
system and solve complex challenges - enabling schools and
preschools to support every child and young person to learn and
thrive.
The Assessments and
Collections Directorate is responsible for the efficient
management, coordination and delivery of enterprise education
assessments and a range of data collection and validation
functions. This includes leading NAPLAN testing operations for
South Australia as the South Australian NAPLAN Test Administration
Authority and managing other enterprise-wide education assessments
and collections including Progressive Achievement Tests, the
Wellbeing and Engagement Collection, parent surveys and core school
and preschool datasets.
The Lead, Delivery and




Strategic Priorities provides high-level strategic coordination and
expert leadership across the Directorate's work program. The role
is responsible for overseeing the integration and delivery of key
projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental and
divisional strategies, and driving outcomes that support students
and sites.
Working closely with the
Director and the Directorate leadership team, the role is
instrumental in executive coordination, including the management
and prioritisation of strategic actions and the delivery of timely,
insightful executive briefings. The Lead, Delivery and Strategic
Priorities fosters a culture of continuous improvement and
strategic alignment, while providing critical oversight and
coordinated visibility across all Directorate initiatives. Through
proactive action management, prioritisation, and executive-level
reporting, the Lead supports informed, evidence-based decision
making and ensures the effective achievement of the Directorate's
strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Essential:
NIL
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
ASO8 $130,046 - $134,956
per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave
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Enquiries
Enquiries can be
directed to Helen Thomas, Director, Assessments and Collections,
via 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 (1.0
FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close:
19/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO8 Lead Delivery and Strategic Priorities - July ****.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.

📌 Aso8 - Lead, Delivery And Strategic Priorities (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide