Department for Education
Job reference: 862079
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

As part of the Orbis leadership team, the Lead, Professional Learning Design leads the co-design and evaluation of state-wide strategic professional learning for South Australian leaders and teachers that are aligned with the department's key strategic priorities. 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, technical and adaptive leadership ability, high level strategic collaboration, highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to influence continuous improvement through others. The Lead, Professional Learning Design, will develop and maintain networks.

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 robust results.

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 Lorraine Stewart, Assistant Director, via mob: 0472576*** or email: ***************@sa.gov.au

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 position is offered as a 12-month full-time contract (1.0 FTE).

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

Applications close: 01/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- STL3 - Lead Professional Learning Design - Position Description - Sept 2024.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.

📌 Lead, Professional Learning Design (Hindmarsh)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Hindmarsh