Department for Education
Job reference: 851674
Location: 5108 - SALISBURY NORTH
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

Be part of something bigger – helping to create brighter futures for South Australian children, families and communities.

Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting are vibrant community hubs that bring together education, health and family support services to improve outcomes for children and families. Through integrated and collaborative service delivery, Integrated Hubs provide coordinated support that responds to local community needs.

As the Integration Lead, you will work in partnership with site leadership, staff, families, community members and service providers to lead the implementation of the Integrated Hub Service Model. You will play a key role in developing and strengthening integrated, place-based approaches that improve educational, social, health and developmental outcomes for children and families.

This is a strategic and community-focused role responsible for leading local planning, fostering collaboration across government and non-government agencies, and supporting innovative service responses that address community strengths and needs. A particular focus of the role is ensuring children and families experiencing vulnerability, social isolation or disadvantage can access coordinated and responsive support services.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Lead place-based planning, community engagement and co-design activities that respond to local needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with families, community organisations and service providers.
• Support on-site and external service providers to work collaboratively within an integrated service model.
• Drive initiatives that enhance family engagement, participation and access to services.
• Facilitate clear referral pathways and coordinated responses for children and families.
• Use data, community insights and evidence-informed practice to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide high-level advice and expertise to support the delivery of integrated programs and services.
• Foster a shared vision for improving outcomes for children, families and communities.

What we can offer you

• Access a range of career and development opportunities within a purpose-driven organisation.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Benefit from professional learning and development opportunities.
• Enjoy the stability and benefits of public sector employment within an inclusive and diverse workforce.

 

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Tertiary qualification in community development, social work, early childhood education or related human services or health qualification.

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

ASO6 $105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Tarsha Howard, Children's Centre Director, via tel: (08) 8258 0666 or email: Tarsha.Howard263@schools.sa.edu.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 role (1.0 FTE), initial 16-month term contract.

This is a site-based position, based at Lake Windemere Children's Centre, Salisbury North.

Applications close: 09/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position description - ASO6 Integration Lead, Integrated Hubs.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.