STL2 - Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Quality

Department for Education
Job reference: 852305
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Quality develops and delivers a range of International Education Services (IES) stakeholder engagement projects, programs and events, including the development and delivery of stakeholder surveys across all stakeholder groups. Managing school compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and assists schools to build capacity and capability to deliver high quality international student programs and study tours, including the development of associated plans, processes, projects and policy. The position coordinates complex and sensitive stakeholder negotiations, addressing conflicting stakeholder needs, and delivering effective communication, engagement and advisory services across all IES units and stakeholders.

The position also provides leadership and expertise in coordinating the teacher exchange program ensuring high quality and responsive support services to local and international teachers.

A key element of the role is also to provide a continuous improvement approach to business processes across IES including conducting research, reviews, analysis, stakeholder engagement, advisory services and reporting.

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

STL2 $143,438 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Lisa Davies, Executive Manager, Operations and Strategic Communications via tel: (08) 8226 15***or email: ***********@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), initial 12-month term contract.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector 

Applications close: 07/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Role description STL 2 Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Quality signed November 2024.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.