STL3 Manager, Intensive English Language Programs

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intensive English Language Program Manager role sits within the EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit of the Department for Education, South Australia. It oversees the IELP/NAP programs across metropolitan, country, and isolated sites to accelerate English language development for learners across the state.

The role requires strategic collaboration with directorates and school leaders to improve program quality and student outcomes, focusing on engagement, wellbeing, and equitable access to

Qualifications

• Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current teacher registration.
• Desirable: Experience in contemporary evidenced informed EALD practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and delivery of IELP/NAP programs across the state.
• Foster engagement and wellbeing of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Lead high‑level liaison across the system to improve IELP/NAP programs and professional learning.

Skills

Liaison

Strategic planning

Intercultural awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in education

Current teacher registration

Job description

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

Department for Education

Job reference: 858599

Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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 EALD and Aboriginal Languages Unit, within the Curriculum Directorate of Curriculum and Learning Division, supports EALD learners to accelerate their English language development through three key programs: the EALD General Support Program, the Intensive English Language Program, and the EALD Hub Project.

The Intensive English Language Program Manager oversees the operation and delivery of the Intensive English Language and New Arrivals programs (IELP/NAP) across the state, including metropolitan, country and geographically isolated sites. With a focus on accelerating the Standard Australian English proficiency learners need to access the curriculum, the Manager works strategically and collaboratively to ensure the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people from culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds.

The Manager undertakes high-level liaison and negotiation across the system including with other directorates and school leaders to ensure state-wide strategic and quality improvements to IELP/NAP programs and professional learning that builds teacher and leader capacity

Qualifications

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

Desirable: Experience in contemporary evidenced informed EALD practices.

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

STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Vicki Faulkner, Program Manager, EALD , via tel: [phone] or email:

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), from 22 January 2027 to 23 January 2030.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
• How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf
• Position description - STL3 - Manager Intensive English Language programs.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.