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SAES1 Assistant Director, Workforce – Executives & Strategic Projects
Department for Education Job reference: 590269
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Excitingopportunity for an experienced strategic individual tolead the department's executive services andstrategic projects function, ensuring the departmentscorporate workforce needs are fit for purpose now andinto the future.
Why workwith us: Everychild and young person deserves a great education.
Wehave a strategy that aims to unlock every child'spotential now and into the future, one that in partnership withlearners, students, parents and the wider South Australiancommunity will build a world-leading public education system.One that is equitable and prioritises learning andwellbeing.
Together we willmake our education system the best it can be.
Whenour children and young people thrive, so do our communities andour state.
About the role The AssistantDirector, Workforce – Executives & StrategicProjects is responsible for leading a high performing teamwho deliver advisory and operational services to executivesin workforce planning, organisational and job design,recruitment and selection of employees who are the best fitfor their workforce needs and culture.
With a strongfocus on human centered approaches to contemporaryworkforce issues, the Assistant Director will proactivelywork to identify improvement opportunities to transform theexperience of candidates, employees and leaders such thatthey become advocates for the department as an employer ofchoice.
Through theprovision of operational and strategic leadership theAssistant Director will drive P&C strategy andinitiatives in central divisions, particularly as itrelates to getting the right people, in the right place, atthe right time.
Qualificationsand competencies: Strongmanagement and leadership skills with proven experiencedeveloping high-performing teams and establlishing aculture of excelllence. In-depthknowledge of contemporary human resource strategies andpractices that enable organisational outcomes. Highly developedinterpersonal and relationship building skills withdemonstrated success in achieving change throughcollaborative practice, negotiation and influence.
What youwill get in return: The opportunityto be part of the P&C leadership team, working closelywith executive across the department to shape the designand delivery of strategic human management practices, thatattracts and retains high performing individuals, so thatthe department has the right people, in the right place, atthe right time. A deep sense ofpurpose and personal fulfillment through leadership ofmeaningful projects and initiatives that have a positiveimpact on the workforce supporting public education inSouth Australia. Be part of thelargest employer in the state, with great career andprofessional development opportunities. CBD location andflexible working arrangements to enable work lifebalance.
SpecialConditions: Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior tobeing employed which is required to be renewed every five yearsbefore expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertakeRRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect- Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extendedcourse which will be required to be updated every threeyears.
Forall other Special Conditions please refer to the attachedPosition Description.
Enquiries: Enquiries can bedirected to Carlie Borchardt, Director, WorkforceManagement, via tel: 0419 885 654 or email: ****** .
ApplicationInstructions: Applicationsshould be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants arerequired to submit a CV and a cover letter outlining theirsuitability against the key competencies in the attachedposition description.
People ofAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or thosewho have a disability are strongly encouraged toapply.AdditionalNote: Thisis a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 3 yearcontract.
Applications close: 28/04/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- How to Apply Guide for Applicants.pdf
- Position Description - SAES1 Assistant Director, Workforce - Executives & Strategic Projects - March 2024.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.
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