Description:
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 Operations Manager plays a vital role to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as well as a cross divisional role for the effective delivery of operational and contractual activities and projects within the Anangu Lands and Yalata including school and preschool sites, the LET, the trade training centre, employee housing and department managed swimming pools. The role will include representing the Chief Operating Officer and the department (e.g. Asset Strategy and Performance Directorate) through direct liaison and collaboration with site leaders; key stakeholders including the Crown Solicitor’s Office, RASAC, APY Council, PYEC, the education and assistant education directors, LET staff and senior management as well as providing specialist operational oversight to the department’s Anangu Lands initiatives, programs and minor and major works projects.
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: Relevant appropriate tertiary qualifications or extensive knowledge and experience in operational management.
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 Role Description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Enquiries can be addressed to Robert Fletcher, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, ***************@sa.gov.au ph 8226 1697
Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website. For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 661791.
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.
Applications close at 11.30 pm on 13 April 2025.