STL3 Manager, Aboriginal Contexts
Department for Education
Job reference: 847778 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.
Aboriginal Contexts Initiative is a priority of the department's Aboriginal Education Strategy 2019-2029. The Manager Aboriginal Contexts works in collaboration with SA Aboriginal Nations and Aboriginal Knowledge Holders across South Australia, Cultural Institution, leaders and teachers, and other key stakeholders to include Aboriginal knowledges in learning and teaching. This position provides high level advice and leadership for the provision of resources and cultural materials to support teachers to embed Aboriginal knowledges and ways of knowing from Aboriginal Nations into their teaching. This work includes identifying emerging trends in school curriculum design through consulting and working collaboratively with SA Curriculum Managers and national jurisdictions, developing and trialling high quality resources, materials for teachers.
Qualifications Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration. Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum, including teaching the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
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.
STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Thomas Harvey, Head of Curriculum Development , via tel: 0455 027 854 or email: thomas.harvey2@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.
This is a full-time contract position (1.0 FTE), offering an initial fixed-term contract until January 2029. This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act). Applications close: 23/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf - Job Application Guide - STL.pdf - STL3 Manager Aboriginal Contexts - May 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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