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The Department for Education is seeking an exceptional Director, Curriculum to join our executive team and drive the development and implementation of the South Australian Curriculum.
This is your opportunity to lead statewide literacy and numeracy strategy and transform how curriculum translates into meaningful learning experiences in every classroom.
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 leads and provides oversight of all curriculum development and curriculum aligned reform programs across the division. This role works in close partnership with the Director, Learning and Teaching to drive the core work of the division, ensuring the design of our curriculum and curriculum aligned reform programs are of the highest quality and achieve meaningful outcomes for children and young people.
The role has significant responsibility for literacy and numeracy across the department, ensuring these foundational areas receive appropriate strategic focus and resources. The Director, Curriculum leads the development and implementation of the South Australian Curriculum, working to ensure its effective translation into practice across our programs and initiatives.
About you
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, implementation, and leadership with strong understanding of site-level curriculum management.
Proven ability to identify and address complex education sector challenges through collaborative, evidence-based analysis while ensuring alignment with the Strategy and professional standards.
Strong capability in building strategic partnerships internally and externally, fostering shared purpose and a collaborative, supportive divisional culture.
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.
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 712235.
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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