Department for Education
Job reference: 863444
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work withus

Every child and youngperson deserves a great education.

We have a strategy thataims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, onethat in partnership with learners, students, parents and the widerSouth Australian community will build a world-leading publiceducation system. One that is equitable and prioritises learningand wellbeing.

Together we will makeour education system the best it can be.

When our children andyoung people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.

About therole

The Senior ProjectManager leads and supports the development and delivery of earlyyears curriculum and learning strategic projects, programs andpolicy initiatives that advance departmental and divisionalpriorities. Working collaboratively across the Curriculum andLearning Division and the broader department, the role ensuresprojects are well planned, connected, evidence-informed and alignedwith strategic priorities.

The role provideshigh-level project management expertise, establishing effectiveplanning, governance, monitoring and reporting arrangements toensure projects are delivered on time and achieve agreed outcomes.The Senior Project Manager identifies and manages risks,dependencies and emerging issues, supports project leaders toclarify scope, deliverables and implementation requirements, andprovides practical support to maintain momentum across multipleworkstreams.

The Senior ProjectManager also contributes to high-quality briefings,



reports,correspondence and other written advice relating to the work of thedirectorate. The role synthesises complex information, projectevidence and stakeholder perspectives to support sounddecision-making and clear communication with the Director, seniorexecutives and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in project management or related disciplineand/or relevant experience in Early Childhood Education

Specialconditions

The successful applicantis required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) workingwith children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which isrequired to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will berequired to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuseand Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass)extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will berequired to be updated every three years.

For all other SpecialConditions please refer to the attached PositionDescription.

Remuneration

ASO8 $130,046 - $134,956per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leaveloading

Enquiries

Enquiries can bedirected to Kate Ryan, Director, Early Years, via tel: 0419722172or email: [email protected]

People of Aboriginal orTorres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disabilityare strongly encouraged to apply.Additional note

This is a full-time (1.0FTE) ongoing role.

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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