STL3 Curriculum Manager, HASS: Civics 7-10

Department for Education
Job reference: 859814
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Ongoing
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 Curriculum Manager works with outstanding practitioners to design and develop curriculum in relation to the Safeguarding Democracy through public education reform. Provides high level advice and support about the effective implementation of curriculum through evidence informed curriculum design principles and resources that support effective learning. Identifies emerging trends in school curriculum design through consulting and working collaboratively with key stakeholders in local, state and national jurisdictions.

The Curriculum Manager works collaboratively as part of the Curriculum Development directorate to conceptualise, design and create resources that support and enable leaders, teachers and students to effectively engage with the Strategy for Public Education. They are responsible for the effective activation of the Areas of Impact and implementation of the SA Curriculum through learning design guidance and practice to improve the capability of teachers to design meaningful and challenging learning in their local context. 

Qualifications

Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.

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 Matthew Camerlengo, Program Manager, Civics and Citizenship, via tel: 0429 947 404 or email: Matthew.Camerlengo@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 contract role (1.0 FTE), from 22 January 2027 until 23 January 2030.

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

Applications close: 29/10/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf
- Position description - STL3 Curriculum Manager HASS Civics 7-10.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.