At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with people like you.

A thriving society begins with quality education for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for people who bring a strong sense of purpose, dedication and professionalism to their work, helping create meaningful moments that shape brighter futures.

With over 30,000 professionals across the state, we’re proud to be one of South Australia’s largest employers. Our scale and ambition mean you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading minds, contribute to system-wide impact, and help shape a world-leading public education system that prioritises both learning and wellbeing.

When you join us, you’ll feel valued and fulfilled because the work you do makes a genuine difference to children, young people, and the communities we serve.

Join public education. Bring your brilliance.

The Lead, Teaching Pathways, plays a key role in strengthening employment pathways into public education, helping ensure every learner has access to great teachers.

In this role, you will build and maintain strategic partnerships with Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers, while leading programs such as special authority to teach and earn-while-you-learn initiatives. Through this work, you’ll help create accessible, high-quality pathways for future educators.

Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will manage high-level relationships with the wider Employment Programs and Attraction team, HR Business Partners, and Recruitment teams to improve employment outcomes for pre-service teachers.

This role offers the opportunity to work with purpose in a dynamic and evolving environment, requiring strong strategic planning, program management and stakeholder engagement skills to influence system-wide improvements.