STL3 Lead, Inclusive Practice (Capability Building)

Department for Education
Job reference: 864176
Location: 5022 - HENLEY BEACH
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 Lead, Inclusive Practice (Capability Building) provides strategic and statewide professional leadership to build workforce capability across South Australian schools and preschools.

The Lead Inclusive Practice (Capability Building) will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-informed professional learning, resources, and strategic projects. By collecting and analysing educational data, you will identify priority areas for improvement and guide effective inclusive practice for children and young people with disability. Working across Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES), Inclusive Teaching and Learning (ITL), and broader departmental teams, the role delivers high-level advice to senior leaders and contribute directly to system-wide inclusion initiatives.

The role provides expert, timely and future-focused advice and professional learning to support inclusive practice, including personalised learning, statewide professional learning delivery, resource development, and collaboration with families and support teams. The role also contributes to the broader work of SIES and Inclusive Teaching and Learning through service delivery, team and service-wide activities, and project work that strengthens inclusive education and builds system-wide capability.

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and 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 Tammy Rosling, Manager, SIES, via tel: (08) 8235 2871 or email: Tammy.Rosling@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 (1.0FTE) 2-year term contract role commencing 21 January 2027.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).

Applications close: 18/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf
- Position description - STL3 Lead, Inclusive Practice Capability Building.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.