Director, Curriculum Strategy and Planning
Work with purpose: The Department for Education is seeking a high‑level strategic thinker to fill the role of Director, Curriculum Strategy and Planning to lead the strategic direction of the Curriculum and Learning directorate.
This is your opportunity to shape divisional priorities, build a high‑performing strategy function from the ground up, and influence educational policy that affects every public‑school student in South Australia. If you excel at turning evidence into action and strategy into results, this role is for you.
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 a member of the Curriculum and Learning executive team, the Director, Curriculum Strategy and Planning is responsible for the strategic planning function within Curriculum and Learning, using research to inform curriculum policy that enables the division's ambition, as well as supports the South Australian Strategy for Public Education.
The Director provides strategic leadership in identifying divisional priorities and delivering evidence‑informed recommendations to support decision making across the Curriculum and Learning division. The position establishes and maintains best practice project management, risk management and business coordination functions that enable effective delivery of outcomes across all directorates within the division.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning, the Director leads a multidisciplinary team to ensure the division is strategically positioned to respond to current, emerging and future curriculum and learning requirements. The position plays a critical role in driving strategic policy initiatives and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Director provides authoritative advice on complex and sensitive matters, influences divisional strategy and direction, and ensures alignment of activities with whole of government and departmental objectives. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills to build effective partnerships across the department.
About you:
Extensive experience in project management or policy development, including design, implementation, evaluation and reporting on strategic initiatives that deliver key organisational outcomes.
Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, driving vision and strategic priorities aligned with the SA Strategy for Public Education while fostering a high‑performance culture.
Strong capability in building strategic partnerships and cultivating shared purpose across the division, with demonstrated commitment to trust, transparency, equity and excellence in decision‑making.
Committed to creating safe, inclusive work environments with knowledge of Equal Opportunity and Work Health and Safety legislation.
Essential qualifications and competencies:
Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at an executive level, ensuring the translation of priorities into executed deliverables.
You must have, or be able to obtain, a Department for Human Services issued Working With Children Check.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Rod Nancarrow, Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning, via 8226 1017 or email: *************@sa.gov.au
How to apply:
Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website.
For further information including position locations, and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 712251
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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