STL3 - Leader, Early Reading Policy and Practice

Department for Education
Job reference: 854536
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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, 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 Leader, Early Reading Policy and Practice leads the development of policy, curriculum and pedagogical approaches that support reading development from birth to age 8 across diverse learning contexts. They provide strategic leadership for emergent and early reading within South Australia’s public education system, with a focus on supporting all children to become successful readers who read for purpose and enjoyment.

A key component of the role is leading collaborative engagement across the Early Years Directorate and the broader Curriculum and Learning Division to ensure coherent and consistent messaging in early reading. The role consults with key stakeholders to inform the development of policy, guidance and professional learning. This ensures alignment across strategy, policy and practice and supports a shared understanding of appropriate and effective curriculum and pedagogical practice across the system.

Qualifications

Essential: Current full teacher registration

Desirable: Nil

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 Kate Ryan, Director, Early Years, via mob: 0419722*** or email: **********@sa.gov.au

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached 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 position (1.0 FTE), initially offered on a fixed-term basis for two years and six months

Applications close: 21/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- STL3 Leader Early Reading Policy and Practice Early Years Curriculum and Learning - July 2026.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.