STL3 Lead, Inclusive Practice (Autism Initiative)

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Education seeks a Lead, Inclusive Practice (Autism Initiative) to provide statewide strategic leadership for the Autism Inclusion Teacher Initiative and to drive system improvements in inclusive education.

Across Statewide Inclusive Education Services and Inclusive Teaching and Learning, you will offer high‑level advice to senior leaders and empower educators to improve participation, inclusion and outcomes for autistic children and students.

Qualifications

• Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide autism inclusion initiatives and advise on policy.
• Support educators to improve participation and outcomes for autistic students.
• Collaborate with SIES and teaching-learning teams on inclusive practice.
• Contribute to service delivery and system-wide capability building.

Education

Tertiary qualification in education

Job description

Department for Education
Job reference: 864181
Location: 5022 - HENLEY BEACH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work withus

Everychild and young person deserves a great education.

We have astrategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and intothe future, one that in partnership with learners, students,parents and the wider South Australian community will build aworld-leading public education system. One that is equitable andprioritises learning and wellbeing.

Togetherwe will make our education system the best it can be.

When ourchildren and young people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.

About therole

The Lead,Inclusive Practice (Autism Initiative) provides statewide strategicand professional leadership for the Autism Inclusion Teacher (AIT)Initiative and contributes to broader system improvement ininclusive education practice across South Australia.

Workingacross Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES), InclusiveTeaching and Learning, and broader departmental teams, the roleprovides high-level strategic advice to senior leaders and supportsthe capability of educators to improve educational participation,inclusion and outcomes for autistic children andstudents.

The rolealso contributes to the broader work of SIES and Inclusive Teachingand Learning through service delivery, team and service-wideactivities, and project work that strengthens inclusive educationand builds system-wide capability.

Qualifications

Essential:A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacherregistration.

Special conditions

Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry.

Theincumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding toRisks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead(Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) coursewhich will be required to be updated every threeyears.

For allother Special Conditions please refer to the attached PositionDescription.

Enquiries

Enquiriescan be directed to Amanda Michalanney, Assistant Director,Inclusive Practice, via tel: [phone] or email:[e-mail]

Additional note

This is afull-time (1.0FTE) 2-year term contract role commencing 21 January2027.

Thisposition operates under conditions similar to those of the PublicSector Act 2009 (PS Act).

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.