STL3 - Early Years Professional Learning Partner

Department for Education
Job reference: 857700
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
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 Early Years Professional Learning Partner is a statewide professional leadership role within the Early Years Curriculum and Learning Directorate. The role leads the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence-informed professional learning that strengthens educator capability in early literacy and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy across South Australian public preschools. Working at the intersection of research, curriculum, policy and practice, the role translates contemporary evidence into high-quality professional learning, practical resources and implementation support that improve teaching practice and children's learning outcomes.

 Working collaboratively across the department and with key stakeholders, the Early Years Professional Learning Partner builds strong partnerships and professional learning cultures that support reflective practice, continuous improvement and system coherence. The role contributes specialist expertise in early years curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, using evidence and evaluation to continuously strengthen professional learning and support the implementation of departmental priorities.

Qualifications

Essential: 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 Kate Ryan, Director – Early Years Curriculum and Learning, via email: Kate.Ryan4@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

There are 2 full-time contract positions available (1.0 FTE each), offered as 3-year fixed-term contracts.

Applications close: 22/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- Position description - STL3 Early Years Professional Learning Partner within Early Years.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.