Department for Education Job reference: 862893

Location:
5007
- HINDMARSH Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only 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
Orbis is responsible for the Professional Learning Strategy which sets the direction for qualified learning (PL) across the Department for Education. The strategy focuses on building capability for teachers and leaders in our schools and preschools with principles and approaches relevant for the broader workforce. Orbis leads PL internally and works with a range of partners to drive Our Strategy for Public Education in South Australia. As part of the Orbis leadership team, the Leader (Principal) on Assignment, Orbis leads the co-design and evaluation of state-wide strategic PL for South Australian leaders and teachers. This includes developing expert teaching and quality leadership for a thriving public education system with a strong focus on equity and excellence for learning, student agency and well-being. The role requires a high level of expertise in learning design, facilitation of professional learning, technical and adaptive leadership ability, high level strategic collaboration, highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to influence continuous improvement through others. Successful experience as a site leader in an educational setting is highly desirable. Qualifications Essential:



A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration. Desirable: Experience leading in a large and complex educational setting, ensuring the translation of priorities into strong results. Special conditions Applicants must be either currently registered or able to be registered to teach in South Australia. If not permanent with the Education Department, applicants must meet the department’s minimum employment requirements before taking up an appointment. Minimum departmental employment requirements for teachers include recognised teaching qualifications and registration as a teacher in South Australia and, in addition, for all applicants who are not permanent with the department will include an active on-line application in the Employable Teacher Register (ETR), a cleared Education Department Employment Declaration, Australian residency or current work permit, Reporting Abuse and Neglect training (previously known as Mandatory Notification), and an approved First Aid Certificate. At The Conclusion Of a Term Of Appointment
• Permanent Education Department employees will be placed according to the terms of their substantive appointment and the policies in operation at the time
• Employees originally from other public sector organisations with a right of return, will be managed according to the provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA) and any applicable public sector determination or policies




• Applicants who are not permanent employees of the department do not hold placement rights with the Department for Education at the conclusion of the appointment. 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 Nominal salary matched to Principal Band A (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Lorraine Stewart, Assistant Director, Orbis, via tel: (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 This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract. Start date negotiable Applications close: 08/11/2026 11:30 PM Attachments
• Application Cover Sheet.pdf
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How to Apply
.pdf
• Position Description
- Leader (Principal) on Assignment, Orbis.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.

📌 Leader (Principal) on Assignment, Orbis (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide