Department for Education
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
At the Department for Education in
South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves
the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people
like you.
With over 30,000 dedicated
professionals across the state, we lead the way in education
through innovation, inclusivity and a shared sense of
purpose.
Whether you're teaching in
classrooms or supporting behind the scenes, you'll be
valued, challenged and fulfilled — all while shaping a
brighter future for generations to
come.
About the role:
The Director, Improvement and System Support reports
to the Lead Director, Professional Learning Networks and has a key
role in supporting school leaders, education directors and local
education teams in activating improvement as a lever for the
realisation of Our Strategy for Public Education in every school
and preschool.
The Director is responsible for leading the implementation and
embedding of effective practices for school improvement across
schools and preschools and providing high level direction in
fostering and embedding a cycle of inquiry approach to
improvement.
The Director is also a catalyst for system improvement, working
with department divisions to ensure schools and preschools are
supported in a way that is best for the learners within their
context.
Essential qualifications and competencies:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in an education
related field including post-graduate qualifications in an
appropriate discipline and desirable or relevant
experience.
Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at
an executive level,



ensuring the translation of priorities into
executed deliverables.
You must have, or be able to obtain, a Department for Human
Resources issued Working With Children Check
What you will get in return:
A two year executive contract.
Be part of the largest employer in the state, with great
career and professional development opportunities.
Be a part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team and enjoy
a supportive and collaborative work environment.
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.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to A/Lead Director, Schools and
Preschools, Cez Green, via tel ******** *** or email:
******
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
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 2 year
contract commencing 23 January ****
Applications close:
07/09/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- How to Apply Guide for Applicants.pdf
- 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.

📌 Saes1 Director, Improvement And System Support (South Australia)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 South Australia