Faculty Manager, Humanities and Pathways

SACE Board of South Australia
Job reference: 856848
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role 

As a Faculty Manager, Humanities and Pathways you will play a key role in delivering high-impact projects that support learners, educators, and communities across South Australia and beyond. Whether you are designing bold new systems, supporting educators, analysing data, or delivering programs that make learning more meaningful, your work will leave a legacy. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture that promotes innovation, agility and continuous improvement. 

• Collaborate with schools, educators and key stakeholders to drive innovation, strengthen curriculum and assessment practices, and support continuous improvement across the education system.  

• Influence the future of senior secondary education by leading initiatives that improve student outcomes and support young people to thrive.  
• Collaborating with a team of talented, values-led professionals who genuinely care about each other and their work 

What We’re Looking For 

• The Faculty Manager – Humanities and Pathways will have expertise in EIF and/or AIF and drive the subject renewal transformation for their faculty. 

• Relevant experience or qualifications in Education 

• A passion for making education better and fairer 

• A curious mind and a growth mindset 

We value diversity, innovation, and heart. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. 

What You’ll Get 

• Meaningful work with impact, shaping the future of education in South Australia 

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture 

• Professional development opportunities, including Agile Project Management 

• Annual Calendar of Learning, Development and Wellness events  

• Access to salary sacrifice options 

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Active and fun social club 

Ready to take the next step?  

If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!   

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.    

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.   

Remuneration 

ASO 8 - $130,046 to $134,956 per annum plus superannuation. 

This is a term vacancy up to 3 Years 

ENQURIES to 

Hassan Mekawy - Hassan.mekawy@sa.gov.au   

APPLYING with Us 

If you are passionate about young people and their education, we want to hear from you! 

A copy of the role description, Pre-Employment Declaration form and information on how to apply for positions at the SACE Board are available below. All applications must be submitted online via iworkforSA. 

Applications close: 20/09/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Applying for Roles in the SACE Board.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Description - ASO8 - Faculty Manager - Humanities and Pathways.pdf
- SACE Board Capability 8-mas3.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.