Leader, Literacy Policy Early Years (West Hindmarsh)

Department for Education Job reference: 846755 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 Leader, Literacy Policy Early Years provides strategic leadership across South Australia in the development and implementation of research-informed literacy policies and programs for children from birth to eight years old. The Leader is responsible for translating evidence into contemporary policy, initiatives, and teaching practices in alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, South Australian Curriculum for Public Education, and the Department for Education’s overall strategy. The Leader, Literacy Policy Early Years drives the analysis and integration of local, national, and international research and manages the design, delivery, and evaluation of literacy initiatives, resources, and guidance. The Leader also offers expert advice and works collaboratively with stakeholders across the education system to ensure that approaches are inclusive, responsive to local contexts, and effective for all learners, including priority cohorts. Qualifications Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration. Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood education. Leadership expereince. 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 Kate Ryan, Director, Early Years Curriculum and Learning, via tel: 0419 722 172 or email: 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 2.5-year term contract until January 2029. This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act). Applications close: 11/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments
- Application Cover Sheet
- STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide
- STL.pdf
- STL3
- Leader Literacy Policy Early Years
- Position Description
- May 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rggi4