Job Description
Why work with us
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Every child and young person deserves a great education.
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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.
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Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
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When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
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Department for Education
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Job reference: ******
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Location: **** - HINDMARSH
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Job status: Long Term Contract
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Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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About The Role
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The Leader, Early Reading Policy and Practice leads the development of policy, curriculum and pedagogical approaches that support reading development from birth to age 8 across diverse learning contexts. They provide strategic leadership for emergent and early reading within South Australia's public education system, with a focus on supporting all children to become successful readers who read for purpose and enjoyment.
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A key component of the role is leading collaborative engagement across the Early Years Directorate and the broader Curriculum and Learning Division to ensure coherent and consistent messaging in early reading.
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The role consults with key stakeholders to inform the development of policy, guidance and professional learning. This ensures alignment across strategy, policy and practice and supports a shared understanding of appropriate and effective curriculum and pedagogical practice across the system.
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Qualifications
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Essential:



Current full teacher registration
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Desirable: Nil
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Special conditions
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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.
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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.
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For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
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Remuneration
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STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
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Enquiries
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Enquiries can be directed to Kate Ryan, Director, Early Years, via mob: ********** or email: ******
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Additional Note
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This is a full time contract position (1.0 FTE), initially offered on a fixed-term basis for two years and six months
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Applications close: 21/08/2026 11:30 PM
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People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Attachments
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Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
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How to Apply - STL.pdf
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Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
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STL3 Leader Early Reading Policy and Practice Early Years Curriculum and Learning - July ****.pdf
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VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
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Flexibility Statement
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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.
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📌 Stl3 - Leader, Early Reading Policy And Practice (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 South Australia