SAES1 Director, Enterprise Services

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Adelaide is seeking a Director for Enterprise Services to champion governance and strategic alignment. This pivotal role requires a strong leader capable of overseeing corporate functions and working closely with the Chief Executive. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cross-organisational programs and a commitment to delivering outcomes for South Australian children. A flexible work culture and impact-driven environment await you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support complex, cross-organisational programs and initiatives.
• Experience in strengthening governance frameworks.
• Ability to drive efficient corporate processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide program management and corporate functions.
• Ensure the organization is well governed and capable.
• Drive integrated planning and high-quality decision making.

Skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Exceptional communication

Sound judgement

Ability to build trusted relationships

Education

Appropriate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

Office for Early Childhood Development

Job reference: 837040

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

SAES 1 | Rare, Newly Created Opportunity | Influential Leadership Role

The Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) was created to champion change and to help build a system that gives all children a great start to life. Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the OECD is the steward of the early childhood development system in South Australia – with responsibilities including the introduction of universal 3-year-old preschool.

The Director, Enterprise Services plays a pivotal leadership role at the centre of the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive to enable strong governance, strategic alignment and organisational performance. Leading enterprise-wide program management, overseeing key corporate functions including human resources, financial reporting, procurement, internal communications and executive services, the Director ensures the organisation is well governed, capable and positioned to deliver complex reform agenda. With a strong focus on executive advice, assurance and coordination, you will drive integrated planning, high-quality decision making and efficient corporate processes while fostering a high performance, inclusive and values-led culture that supports the wellbeing of people and the delivery of outcomes for South Australian children. Reporting to the Chief Executive and forming part of the Leadership Team, this role requires an appropriately qualified and experienced Executive with proven ability to support complex, cross‑organisational programs and initiatives, strengthen governance frameworks, and make it as simple as possible for staff across the organisation to have maximum impact in their roles.

You will bring strong leadership capabilities and sound judgement, and be an exceptional communicator capable of building trusted relationships and influencing across all levels of the organisation.

If you are excited by doing big things for big impact, thrive on the strategic planning and governance of large, interwoven reforms, and love to drive efficient, effective systems paired with warm, supportive cultures – then throw your hat in the ring to work with our high performing, friendly team.

Telephone enquiries to Nick Stillwell or Tess Shaw are welcome on ([phone].

To apply, please click the link above and submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Applications close: 16/03/2026 11:45 PM

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.