This is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of South Australia's early years workforce.
Why work with us:
The Office for Early Childhood Development has been formed to create a fairer and better future for all children in South Australia by implementing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
The office will act on government's behalf, working in collaboration with the sector to reduce developmental vulnerability.
This includes providing access to quality preschool from the age of 3, growing and sustaining a quality early childhood workforce, and greater supports and connected services for families in the first thousand days of a child's life.
About this role:
We are seeking a visionary leader to take on the pivotal role of Director, Workforce and Quality within the Office for Early Childhood Development.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Government Relations, Workforce and Quality, this role is critical in shaping the future of preschool education in South Australia.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership to design, develop and deliver workforce and quality initiatives
* Develop and implement workforce attraction, training and retention strategies to grow the supply of early childhood teachers and educators
* Monitor trends in the early years workforce to adapt initiatives and strategies proactively
* Oversee policies and programs to enhance workforce quality and professional practice across preschool services
* Lead the Office's approach to professional practice support and quality initiatives, particularly for expansion of 3-year-old preschool programs
* Establish strong relationships with providers, educational institutions, regulators, and government agencies
* Measure the impact of workforce and quality strategies and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based decision making
About you:
To be successful, you must be a dynamic, experienced leader passionate about early childhood education and system-level change.
You should have exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership skills to work collaboratively across sectors to drive reform.
We seek someone who brings:
* Demonstrated senior leadership experience in workforce strategy and planning
* Ability to inspire, lead and manage teams effectively in a reform environment
* Prior experience developing effective stakeholder relationships, preferably related to education, human services and/or child development
* Familiarity with education policies, regulations and funding mechanisms is desirable
Role Benefits:
* A role with real influence on state's generational Flying Start early childhood reform
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector
* Work with a diverse range of stakeholders across the agency and within the early childhood sector
* Be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve lives of South Australia's children and families