Saes1 Director, Improvement And System Support

Department For Education, South Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year contract

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

The Department for Education in South Australia is seeking a Director, Improvement and System Support to lead the integration and scaling of school improvement initiatives across public schools and preschools. You will work with education directors and local education teams to activate a cycle of inquiry and embed best practices to realise strategic objectives.

The Director is responsible for driving system-wide improvement, providing strategic direction, and ensuring that improvements are

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an education related field; post-graduate qualifications desirable.
• Experience leading in a large, complex organisation at executive level; translate priorities into deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and embedding of effective practices for school improvement across schools and preschools.
• Provide high level direction to foster a cycle of inquiry for improvement; catalyst for system improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Executive experience

Education

Education degree

Job description

Job Description

Why Work With Us

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you.

Department for Education

Job reference: 853457

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About The Role

The Director, Improvement and System Support reports to the Lead Director, Professional Learning Networks and has a key role in supporting school leaders, education directors and local education teams in activating improvement as a lever for the realisation of Our Strategy for Public Education in every school and preschool.

The Director is responsible for leading the implementation and embedding of effective practices for school improvement across schools and preschools and providing high level direction in fostering and embedding a cycle of inquiry approach to improvement.

The Director is also a catalyst for system improvement, working with department divisions to ensure schools and preschools are supported in a way that is best for the learners within their context.

Essential Qualifications And Competencies

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in an education related field including post-graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline and desirable or relevant experience.
• Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at an executive level, ensuring the translation of priorities into executed deliverables.
• You must have, or be able to obtain, a Department for Human Resources issued Working With Children Check

What You Will Get In Return

• A two year executive contract.
• Be part of the largest employer in the state, with great career and professional development opportunities.
• Be a part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team and enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

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.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to A/Lead Director, Schools and Preschools, Cez Green, via tel [phone] or email: [email protected]

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 2 year contract commencing 23 January 2027

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 07/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Director, Improvement and System Support - position description June 2026.pdf
• 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.