This is a STL2 Inclusive Educator role with Department for Education, South Australia based in Mount Gambier, SA, AU Department for Education, South Australia Role Seniority - mid level More about the STL2 Inclusive Educator role at Department for Education, South Australia Department for Education Job reference: 707245 Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER Job status: Short 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 Consultancy, coaching, capability building and cultural responsiveness underpins Inclusive Educator work. Inclusive educators provide proactive, targeted, and intensive services to preschools and schools to support children and young people with additional needs, including disability, sensory impairment, and complex health needs. They do this by working collaboratively with educators and families to establish optimal learning environments, differentiated teaching practices and appropriate supports and adjustments to ensure each child or young person is engaged and participating in the preschool or school environment. A critical aspect of the Inclusive Educator role is to promote an inclusive environment that supports engagement and best outcomes for all children and young people. They provide support to preschools and schools to implement the Disability Standards for Education to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (ODA) for children and young people with additional needs. Inclusive educators work with a range of key partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people. Collaborating with families, preschools, schools and local education teams, internal agencies and external agencies will ensure that the expertise and knowledge from each of these stakeholders can contribute to supporting children and young people with additional needs achieve optimal outcomes. Inclusive Educators Work As Part Of a Larger Multidisciplinary Team In Student Support Services (SSS) Who Provide Proactive, Targeted, And Intensive Intervention Services To Support Additional Needs Of Learners. The SSS Team Works In Partnership With Schools, Preschools And Families And May Be Available For Children And Students Who Have developmental delay/disability learning difficulties displayed unsafe and/or unproductive behaviours health or wellbeing needs challenges with disengagement or non-attendance communication difficulties. Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being Qualifications Essential: Current full teacher registration Desirable: Tertiary qualification in special/inclusive education 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 STL2 $139,260 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (12%) Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Donna Wild, Senior Educator, via tel: (08) 8724 5300or email: donna.wild@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), initial 10-month term contract. Applications close: 15/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments Application Cover Sheet - PSActpdf How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf Position Description - STL2 Inclusive Educator.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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department for Education, South Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing inclusive education support Collaborating with stakeholders Promoting engagement and wellbeing Key Strengths Current full teacher registration Cultural responsiveness Collaboration Tertiary qualification in special/inclusive education Experience in educational consultancy Knowledge of Disability Standards for Education A Final Note: This is a role with Department for Education, South Australia not with Hatch.
