STL2 Learning Together Community Manager, Central Adelaide
Enfield, CT (On-site)
Salary Not AvailablePart time
Posted 1 month ago
Job Description
Department for Education
Job reference: 854361
Location: 5085 - ENFIELD
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 Early Childhood Services
The Preschool and Early Childhood Services (PECS) Directorate lead and operates a significant suite of government early childhood services and programs for which the Department for Education is the approved provider under the Education and Early Childhood Regulation and Standards Act.
The Early Childhood Programs unit supports the department’s delivery of a range of early childhood education and care programs and services, including Learning Together Communities playgroups, rural care and support for integrated sites, particularly Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting including sector engagement.
Learning Together Communities (LTC) provides a network of supported and community playgroups and parent education services for families with children aged birth to five years aiming to increase children’s early literacy, numeracy, development and engagement with learning by supporting families as their children’s first teachers.
About The Role
The Learning Together Community Manager is a LTC local based leadership position responsible for the outcomes of the LTC program within their Learning Together community. They provide Learning Together related leadership, support and advice to LTC staff, and work in collaboration with the Program Manager, Playgroups, LTC Program Officer and relevant Local Education Teams and partnerships to deliver LTC programs.
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
STL2 $143,438 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Annie Moyle, Program Manager, Playgroups via tel: (08) 8226 2217 or email: [email protected]
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 16-month term contract. Commencing 16 October 2026 until 26 January 2028
Applications close: 24/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
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.
Job reference: 854361
Location: 5085 - ENFIELD
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 Early Childhood Services
The Preschool and Early Childhood Services (PECS) Directorate lead and operates a significant suite of government early childhood services and programs for which the Department for Education is the approved provider under the Education and Early Childhood Regulation and Standards Act.
The Early Childhood Programs unit supports the department’s delivery of a range of early childhood education and care programs and services, including Learning Together Communities playgroups, rural care and support for integrated sites, particularly Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting including sector engagement.
Learning Together Communities (LTC) provides a network of supported and community playgroups and parent education services for families with children aged birth to five years aiming to increase children’s early literacy, numeracy, development and engagement with learning by supporting families as their children’s first teachers.
About The Role
The Learning Together Community Manager is a LTC local based leadership position responsible for the outcomes of the LTC program within their Learning Together community. They provide Learning Together related leadership, support and advice to LTC staff, and work in collaboration with the Program Manager, Playgroups, LTC Program Officer and relevant Local Education Teams and partnerships to deliver LTC programs.
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
STL2 $143,438 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Annie Moyle, Program Manager, Playgroups via tel: (08) 8226 2217 or email: [email protected]
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 16-month term contract. Commencing 16 October 2026 until 26 January 2028
Applications close: 24/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
- Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
- How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
- STL2 Learning Together Community Manager Role Description.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
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.
Department for Education, South Australia
We aim to achieve quality learning and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people.We manage South Australia’s public education system, with the goal of delivering world-class primary and secondary education in all areas of the curriculum.We also work closely with families to ensure our most vulnerable children and young people are supported and protected so they can grow up to be their best.
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STL2 Learning Together Community Manager, Central Adelaide
Department for Education, South Australia · Enfield, CT · On-site
