Department for Education
Job reference: 859812
Location: 5007 - 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 Program Manager, Languages provides state-wide leadership and expertise to improve access and participation in languages learning across all year levels of schooling, supports teachers and leaders to deliver high-quality languages education, contributes to improved student engagement, retention and achievement and promotes the value of languages learning.

The Program Manager leads the design, development, implementation and evaluation of high quality, evidence based departmental languages education, with a focus on outcomes and in alignment with departmental, state-wide, and national frameworks of best practice in languages education.

The Program Manager will work collaboratively within the Curriculum directorate, across the Curriculum and Learning division and with colleagues in the department and interstate to provide universal and context specific advice about languages education. The Program Manager also ensures coordination and consultation with key stakeholder groups for effective practice.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in a related education field.

Desirable: A post-graduate qualification in related fields of education

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

S121-5 $165,103 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Thomas Harvey, Head of Curriculum Development, via tel: 0455 027 854 or 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), from 22 January 2027 until 23 January 2030.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).

Applications close: 12/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - S121.pdf
- How to Apply - S121 guidelines.pdf
- Position Description- S1215 - Program Manager Languages.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.

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