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Adelaide, Australia SA Government -OFFICE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Full time

**Office for Early Childhood Development**
**Job reference**: 687778
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Why work with us**:
The Office for Early Childhood Development has been formed with a clear mandate: to create a fairer and better future for all children in South Australia by implementing the accepted recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.

As the steward of the early childhood development system, the Office will act on government's behalf, and work in collaboration with the sector, to organise and connect the system to reduce developmental vulnerability.

This includes providing universal access to quality, teacher-led preschool from the age of 3, growing and sustaining a quality early childhood workforce, and greater supports and connected services for families.

This is a chance to play a significant role in the generational Flying Start reforms, driving better outcomes for all South Australia’s children.

**About this role**:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Communications & Engagement this role will work closely with colleagues and executives across the Office to effectively communicate priorities, support change and engagement communications, and leverage channels across a broad range of stakeholders.

Working within a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment, the position needs to be adaptable and able to work across multiple projects, priorities and business areas efficiently, effectively and with a strong focus on evaluation and improvement.

**About you**:
To be considered for this role, you will have:

- **Communication**: Exceptional communication skills with extensive experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic communications strategies that set clear, measurable objectives.
- **Leadership and vision**: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects, setting clear objectives and motivating others towards achieving strategic goals within a complex or reform-driven environment.
- **Project Management**: Proven experience in planning, developing and administering projects to achieve successful outcomes; including implementing strategies for monitoring outcomes, and implementing risk management principles.
- **Negotiation**, persuasion, engagement: Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with people at a range of levels, on a range of relevant matters to understand needs and requirements and successfully balance competing demands. Build productive professional relationships in the and actively develop and maintain stakeholder confidence.
- **Time and task management and planning**: Ability to manage complex and competing priorities and develop effective resolutions both individually and through working with others. Ability to manage a work program and keep others engaged and informed on delivery and meet expected timeframes. Exceptional time management. Determine relative priorities and organise workload to meet divisional and across departmental requirements.
- Desirable tertiary qualification in communications or equivalent experience.

**Role Benefits**:

- Help shape and share the story of early childhood reform that support lifelong learning and development.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to guide the narrative around the office’s priorities and achievements.
- Be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia’s children and families.
- Access to flexible working arrangements.

**Application Instructions and Information**:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants must submit a CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their suitability against the attached Position Description.

**Remuneration**:
ASO8 - $121,107 - $125,679 (1.0 FTE) per annum, plus superannuation of 12%.

**Additional Note**:
This is a two year full-time term contract role (1.0 FTE) with potential to be made ongoing.

**Enquiries**:
**Special Conditions**:
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close**: 03/08/2025 11:30 PM



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