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 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 Program Manager leads a team of English and Literacy professionals who undertake a range of English and literacy projects and policy initiates and contribute to the development and implementation of the SA Curriculum for public education.
The Program Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of state-wide literacy assessment programs, including the Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) and the Brightpath Writing Assessment Tool.
The Program Manager is responsible for the Brightpath contract and provides strategic advice regarding policy development and the implementation of PAT Mathematics and PAT Reading.
This role requires strategic leadership in the design and development of resources and curriculum for R–12 English and extensive knowledge of the South Australian Curriculum prototype, the Australian Curriculum, and SACE.
The Program Manager supports the Director, Curriculum and the Assistant Director, English and Literacy and collaborates with teams across the division to ensure consistency with policy and to contribute to the Strategy for Public Education.
Qualifications
Essential: A tertiary qualification in a related education field
Desirable:



An appropriate tertiary qualification including post-graduate qualification in an education related field
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***** $165,103 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Denise Squire, Head of English and Literacy , 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), offering an initial fixed-term contract until January ****
Applications close: 02/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
Application Cover Sheet - S121.pdf How to Apply S121.pdf Position Description - S**** - Program Manager Literacy and English.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.

📌 -5 Program Manager, English & Literacy (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide