STL3 Lead, Autism Inclusion - Secondary Schools

Department for Education
Job reference: 864172
Location: 5022 - HENLEY BEACH
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 Lead, Autism Inclusion – Secondary Schools provides statewide strategic and professional leadership for the Autism Inclusion in Public High Schools (AIPHS) program, an election commitment to support the inclusion of autistic secondary students and contributes to broader system improvement in inclusive education practice.

The role oversees the statewide delivery of AIPHS across public schools with secondary enrolments, including school engagement and implementation, evidence-informed professional learning, resources and tools, and advice and support to strengthen autism-inclusive practice. In addition, it manages program data collection, evaluation and reporting and supports the effective implementation and ongoing development of the program. The position works closely with the Lead, Autism Inclusion Teacher (Primary) role to support alignment and continuity of autism inclusion work across primary and secondary education.

The position provides high-level strategic advice to the Assistant Director, Inclusive Practice and Workforce Capability and Manager Inclusive Practice and senior departmental leaders, drawing on contemporary evidence-informed practice to strengthen school and educator capability and improve the participation, inclusion, belonging and educational outcomes of autistic secondary students.

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

STL3  $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Anna Noble, Assistant Director, Inclusive Teaching and Learning Reform, via tel: 0407 728 802 or email: anna.noble@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 (1.0FTE) 2-year term contract role.

This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).

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

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL guidelines.pdf
- Position description - STL3 Lead Autism Inclusion Secondary Schools Inclusive Teaching and Learning.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.