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 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 EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit, within the Curriculum Directorate of Curriculum and Learning Division, supports EALD learners to accelerate their English language development through three key programs: the EALD General Support Program, the Intensive English Language Program, and the EALD Hub Project.
The Intensive English Language Program Manager oversees the operation and delivery of the Intensive English Language and New Arrivals programs (IELP/NAP) across the state, including metropolitan, country and geographically isolated sites.
With a focus on accelerating the Standard Australian English proficiency learners need to access the curriculum, the Manager works strategically and collaboratively to ensure the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people from culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds.
The Manager undertakes high-level liaison and negotiation across the system including with other directorates and school leaders to ensure state-wide strategic and quality improvements to IELP/NAP programs and professional learning that builds teacher and leader capacity Qualifications Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current teacher registration.
Desirable:



Experience in contemporary evidenced informed EALD practices.
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 Vicki Faulkner, Program Manager, EALD , 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), from 22 January **** to 23 January ****.
This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act **** (PS Act).
Applications close: 12/10/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf - How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf - Position description - STL3 - Manager Intensive English Language programs.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.

📌 Stl3 Manager, Intensive English Language Programs (Adelaide)
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