S121 - 5 - Manager, Literacy Guarantee Unit
Department for Education
Job reference: 850961 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 Manager, Literacy Guarantee, is responsible for providing statewide high level strategic leadership for the implementation and monitoring of the Literacy Guarantee. This includes leading key priorities such as managing a state-wide team of literacy coaches and delivering professional learning to teachers in all aspects of literacy, including phonics and dyslexia support. A central focus of the role is driving the successful implementation of the Year One and Year Two Phonics Screening Checks across South Australia. The Manager supports teachers and leaders in understanding and utilising phonics, check data to inform practice and plan differentiated strategies for literacy improvement. As a member of the English and Literacy Unit leadership team, the Manager works collaboratively to advance equity and excellence in English and literacy. The role requires a consultative and partnership-based approach, working closely with principals, educators, and a range of local, national, and international stakeholders including professional associations, the tertiary sector, and community partners. The Manager ensures a consistent, connected, and strategic approach to site support and service delivery, enabling high quality professional learning and coaching programs to strengthen literacy teaching across the state. Qualifications Essential: An appropriate tertiary qualification including post-graduate qualification in an education related field Desirable: Nil 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
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Description. 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: 0433944714 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. This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), offering an initial fixed-term contract until January 2029. This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act). Applications close: 02/08/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - S121.pdf - How to Apply S121.pdf - S1215 - Manager Literacy Guarantee Unit - Position Description - June 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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