SAES1 Director, Curriculum

Work with purpose The Department for Education is seeking an exceptional Director, Curriculum to join our executive team and drive the development and implementation of the South Australian Curriculum. This is your opportunity to lead statewide literacy and numeracy strategy and transform how curriculum translates into meaningful learning experiences in every classroom. Why Work With Us 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, in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community to build a world‑leading public education system 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 As a member of the Curriculum and Learning executive team, the Director, Curriculum leads and provides oversight of all curriculum development and curriculum‑aligned reform programs across the division. This role works in close partnership with the Director, Learning and Teaching to drive the core work of the division, ensuring the design of our curriculum and curriculum‑aligned reform programs are of the highest quality and achieve meaningful outcomes for children and young people. The role has significant responsibility for literacy and numeracy across the department, ensuring these foundational areas receive appropriate strategic focus and resources. The Director, Curriculum leads the development and implementation of the South Australian Curriculum, working to ensure its effective translation into practice across our programs and initiatives. About You Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, implementation, and leadership with strong understanding of site‑level curriculum management. Proven ability to identify and address complex education sector challenges through collaborative, evidence‑based analysis while ensuring alignment with the Strategy and professional standards. Strong capability in building strategic partnerships internally and externally, fostering shared purpose and a collaborative, supportive divisional culture. Committed to creating safe, inclusive work environments with knowledge of Equal Opportunity and Work Health and Safety legislation. Essential Qualifications and Competencies Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at an executive level, ensuring the translation of priorities into executed deliverables. What you will get in return A three‑year executive contract. Access to a multitude of jobs and career growth opportunities within a unique, stimulating and purpose‑driven environment. 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 Rod Nancarrow, Executive Director, Curriculum and Learning, via or email: Application Instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter, outlining their suitability against the position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Note This is a full‑time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 3‑year contract. Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr