STL3 Leader, Health and Physical Education Curriculum 7-12
Department for Education
Job reference: 846183 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.
The Leader, Health and Physical Education Curriculum 7-12 demonstrates specialist expertise in secondary education, providing high-level advice and leadership across SA Curriculum, Australian Curriculum V9, and SACE. The role directs resources and curriculum development in collaboration with practitioners, leveraging extensive knowledge to guide system-wide implementation and improvement. Health and Physical Education support students in developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong health, wellbeing, and physical activity. This specialist field emphasises personal development, safe practices, resilience, and active lifestyles. Through practical and theoretical learning, Health & PE empowers students to make informed choices, demonstrate leadership, and participate confidently in sporting, recreational, and community contexts. The Leader, Health and Physical Education Curriculum 7–12 collaborates with the Curriculum directorate and key stakeholders to implement evidence-informed curriculum and strengthen teacher capability. The role monitors emerging trends locally and globally, activating areas of Impact and guiding strategic learning design to enhance educational outcomes across the system.
Qualifications Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration. Desirable: Expertise in secondary education: Health and Physical Education Curriculum.
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.
STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Thomas Harvey, Transition Leader, Curriculum, via tel: 0455 027 854 or email: thomas.harvey2@sa.gov.au
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.
This is a full-time contract position (1.0 FTE), offering an initial fixed-term contract until 23 January 2029. This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act). Applications close: 14/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf - Job Application Guide - STL.pdf - STL3 - Leader Health and Physical Education Curriculum 7-12 -PD - 12 May 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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