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 Numeracy Check Officer leads the ongoing professional learning, policy advice, resource development and direction to schools in relation to the Year 1 Numeracy Check. This includes the relationship between the Check and complementary numeracy and mathematics initiatives in the context of, the Strategy for Public Education and broader system priorities and initiatives.
This includes effectively meeting the needs of teachers and leaders in relation to activating the Areas of Impact and exploring and implementing the SA Curriculum in mathematics and numeracy across the curriculum whilst modelling and promoting the Guiding Principles of the Strategy.
Qualifications
Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.
Desirable: Nill
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 Denise Squire, Acting Head of Maths and Numeracy, via mob:(phone hidden) 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
Multiple vacancies are available on a 3-year term contract commencing January 2027.
Applications close: 02/11/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- STL3 - Numeracy Check Officer - Position Description - September 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.
📌 - Numeracy Check Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide
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