SACE Board of South Australia
Job reference: 838998
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 

Join the Team That’s Shaping the Future of Education!

Project Manager, Professional Learning - Change, Communications and Partnership

 

Position Title: Project Manager, Professional Learning
Agency: SACE Board of South Australia

Location: Adelaide CBD (5000)
Salary Range: ASO8 - $121,107 - $125,679
Employment Type: Full-time
Eligibility: Open to Australian residents or those with eligible working rights in Australia

 

At the SACE Board, we don’t just talk about the future, we’re building it.

We’re a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals working together to create an innovative, inclusive, and globally respected education system that empowers young South Australians to thrive.

If you’d like to help shape the next generation, this is your opportunity.

 

About the Role

The Project Manager, Professional Learning leads a team to design, coordinate and deliver professional learning programs that support educators to strengthen their practice and contribute to a connected qualification and thriving students.

Working closely with internal project teams, program managers, schools and external partners, this role oversees the development, delivery and evaluation of professional learning initiatives. The role ensures programs are practical, impactful and responsive to the needs of educators, while using insights and feedback to continuously improve professional learning and development services.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role you will lead and coordinate professional learning initiatives that enable educators to transform practice and contribute to connected qualifications and thriving students.

• Lead and support a high-performing team to design, coordinate and deliver impactful professional learning programs that support educators and contributes to the development of thriving students.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate professional learning initiatives aligned with organisational priorities, ensuring programs are practical, high quality and responsive to the needs of educators.
• Build internal capability in professional learning, supporting staff to design, facilitate and evaluate learning programs that strengthen educator practice.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, schools and education stakeholders to support the successful delivery of professional learning initiatives.
• Oversee the effective planning and delivery of professional learning services, ensuring activities align with organisational priorities, governance requirements and continuous improvement practices.

 

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Education, Organisational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex projects or processes to successful completion, with a focus on value and impact.
• Proven experience planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating professional learning initiatives or similar education programs.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems-thinking to solve complex problems, considering multiple perspectives and organisational interdependencies.
• Experience building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, schools, education stakeholders, and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and provide clear recommendations.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering outcomes in a changing environment.

 

We value diversity, innovation, and heart. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

 

What You’ll Get

• Meaningful work with impact, shaping the future of education in South Australia
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Professional development opportunities, including Agile Project Management
• Annual Calendar of Learning, Development and Wellness events
• Access to salary sacrifice options
• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP)
• Active and fun social club

 

Ready to take the next step?

If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them! 

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.  

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process. 

 

Remuneration

ASO8 - $121,107 - $125,679 per annum plus superannuation.

This is a term vacancy up to 3 years.

 

ENQURIES to

Jamie Dunnill - Jamie.dunnill@sa.gov.au

Program Manager – Change, Communications and Partnerships.

 

APPLYING with Us

If you are passionate about young people and their education, we want to hear from you!

A copy of the role description, Pre-Employment Declaration form and information on how to apply for positions at the SACE Board are available below. All applications must be submitted online via iworkforSA.

Applications close: 19/04/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 - Project Manager Professional Learning .pdf
- Applying for Roles in the SACE Board.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration .pdf
- SACE Board Capability 8-mas3.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.