Department for Education
Job reference: 851340
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.

About the role

The Program Manager leads a team of English and Literacy professionals who undertake a range of English and literacy projects and policy initiates and contribute to the development and implementation of the SA Curriculum for public education. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of state-wide literacy assessment programs, including the Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) and the Brightpath Writing Assessment Tool. The Program Manager is responsible for the Brightpath contract and provides strategic advice regarding policy development and the implementation of PAT Mathematics and PAT Reading.
This role requires strategic leadership in the design and development of resources and curriculum for R–12 English and extensive knowledge of the South Australian Curriculum prototype, the Australian Curriculum, and SACE.
The Program Manager supports the Director, Curriculum and the Assistant Director, English and Literacy and collaborates with teams across the division to ensure consistency with policy and to contribute to the Strategy for Public Education.

 

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in a related education field

Desirable: An appropriate tertiary qualification including post-graduate qualification in an education related field

Special conditions

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.

Remuneration

S121-5 $165,103 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Denise Squire, Head of English and Literacy , via tel: 0433 944 714 or email: Denise.Squire@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.

Additional note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), offering an initial fixed-term contract until January 2029

Applications close: 02/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - S121.pdf
- How to Apply S121.pdf
- Position Description - S1215 - Program Manager Literacy and English.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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.