Department for Education Job reference: 836493 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE 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 The Program Lead, Talent Management utilises their advanced knowledge of contemporary HR practices to lead and implement system wide leadership talent development strategies and initiatives. The role provides high level advice regarding talent development practices, policies and processes and leads transformation in talent practices to drive cultural change around succession planning through review, analysis and enhancement of existing frameworks. The Lead, Talent Management provides subject matter expertise for leadership talent development programs and strategic initiatives, focussing on implementing best practice methodologies and establishing evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness. As a key contributor to the Department's leadership development strategies, this position is responsible for developing and continuously improving responsive programs that maintain a pool of job-ready leaders for both site leadership and executive positions, ensuring these programs meet the evolving needs of the public education system. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or relevant equivalent experience. 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 ASO8 $121,107 - 125,679 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Melody Thompson, Manager, Executives and Leadership, via mob: 0447 965 667 or email: melody.thompson@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), 12-month term contract. Applications close: 11/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments ASO8 Program Lead Talent Management Dec 2025.pdf Application Cover Sheet - PSActpdf How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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.
