Department for Education
Job reference: 851236
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Shape Futures. Build Community. Explore Opportunities.

We are searching for an exceptional leader to join our dynamic team at Port Augusta Technical College as an Industry Program Lead in the steam of Cookery and Tourism, who will help drive the success of this transformative initiative. This is a vocational training pathway offered by the technical college that prepares students to find exciting career opportunities in becoming a cook or chef, working in hotels, restaurants, clubs or tourism businesses, or even starting their own business in the future.

Co-located with Port Augusta Secondary School, Port Augusta Technical College runs a part time enrolment model for secondary school students within the region to access whilst maintaining their enrolment in their current school, offering four industry training programs for careers in civil, resources and infrastructure, health and social support, hospitality and tourism, and multi-trades (for careers such as plumbers, builders, electricians, and boilermakers).

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Why Choose Us?

• Lead Innovation: Shape the future of education by overseeing state-of-the-art facilities, equipped with cutting-edge equipment, to create an environment that fosters innovation and excellence.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team, working together to provide students with a holistic education that combines vocational training with academic excellence.

• Industry Connections: Forge strong partnerships with high-profile employers and training partners, establishing an innovative learning environment while nurturing industry connections.

What you will do:

• Educational Leadership: Support the development of professional learning environments by strengthening networks between teachers, trainers, Industry and Employer partners within and beyond Port Augusta Technical College to foster dialogue, sharing, and constructive feedback to improve educational outcomes for students.

• Strategic Planning: Lead the implementation of a range of student support strategies including quality career education and guidance, wellbeing for learning and mentoring in the technical college and with employer partners.

• Positive outcomes: Lead a positive and constructive and working environment that is focused on quality student outcomes.

What you will need:

• Proven ability to establish sound and effective relationships and communication with staff, students, parents, and training providers to promote professional dialogue and a collaborative working culture resulting in improved educational outcomes for students.

• Proven ability to lead and designing and delivery of high-quality teaching approaches that foster student engagement and support learner growth.

• Experience in leading flexible industry pathway curriculum and educational reform including processes to engage community and industry stakeholders to establish pathways for students.

• Full teachers' registration with the TRB and eligibility to obtain Authority to Teach with the Department for Education. Teacher employment requirements and registration

What to Do Now:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and shape the future of technical education, we want to hear from you! Click the 'Apply' button below to start your journey with Port Augusta Technical College today. Together, let's redefine excellence in education and transform the future of South Australia.

In addition to the salary, other financial incentives and attraction allowances may apply: https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/careers-education/opportunities-country-south-australia/teaching-opportunities-country-south-australia/incentives-and-support-country-teachers-and-leaders

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Applications close: 26/07/2026 11:00 PM

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.