Department for Education
Job reference:
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only
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 Manager, STEM Programs provides state-wide leadership and expertise in evidence based, high quality teaching and learning to improve learner engagement and outcomes in the STEM related learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. The manager will bring specific curriculum, pedagogy and STEM learning design knowledge and expertise to the team, to collaboratively develop a connected, coherent, and culturally inclusive approach to implementing the STEM Scholarships and the STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress.
The Manager




Works collaboratively with schools reception to year 12 and their communities providing leadership and strategic support to enable their participation in STEM related initiatives.Works collaboratively with the STEM Scholarships project officer and secondary schools to implement the STEM Scholarships program to improve the engagement and STEM educational outcomes of secondary school students who are up underrepresented in STEM; females, Aboriginal learners and those from low socioeconomic circumstances.Works collaboratively with the STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress project officer, the Aboriginal Education project officers, Aboriginal elders and Aboriginal students with industry and further education providers to scope, plan and deliver the annual STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress. Works closely with the department’s communications team and the Aboriginal Education Director to coordinate the communication strategy and activities of the STEM initiatives to maximise state-wide engagement.Develops and facilitates professional learning for STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress workshop designers and presenters to ensure program coherence.
Qualifications
Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.
Desirable: Relevant post-graduate qualifications.
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 Amanda Rice, Director, Curriculum Connections and Engagement via email: (email protected)
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), initial 12-months term contract.
Applications close: 30/08/ :30 PM
Attachments
Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf STL3 - Manager STEM Programs - July 2026.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.

📌 Manager, STEM Programs (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide