Workforce Management
Education Centre
Level 2 East
31 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
GPO Box 1152
Adelaide SA 5001
DX 541
Tel 08 8226 4356
Fax 08 8226 2100
Workforce Management Skills Register
Registration of Interest
Registration of interest is compiled annually. Registration will be valid from 16 April 2015 up to 15 April
2016.
Short term vacancies within Workforce Management arise from time to time for positions at a range
of levels. Eligible employees are invited to register an expression of interest for short term
appointments for up to 6 months or two terms.
About Workforce Management
Workforce Management is within Human Resources & Workforce Development which is focused
on achieving:
sufficient, high quality staff to satisfy demand throughout the state
a motivated, committed and skilled workforce to deliver on current and future needs
enhanced leadership capability at all levels of the organisation
responsive, healthy, safe workplaces that foster wellbeing and high energy
streamlined and just people management policies and procedures that drive improvement,
respond to needs, and recognise individual and collective rights
increased local responsibility for staff and staffing practices, including workforce planning
and performance improvement.
The Units within Workforce Management include:
Directorate Support
The Directorate Support Team is responsible for providing the primary contact for Workforce
Management to other state government and non-government agencies and organisations, and
between DECD and other state and territory authorities. The key tasks for this team include:
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providing executive services to the Director Workforce Management
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supporting Workforce Management to achieve its stated objectives
providing strategic, coordinated advice on program and policy matters
undertake strategic projects that support the operations of Workforce Management and
adhere to government initiatives and departmental priorities
HR Services—Preschools and Schools
HR Services—Preschools and Schools works in support of school and preschool communities to
achieve enhanced educational outcomes through the strategic allocation and integrated use of
human resources. Services include:
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Provision of high quality consultancy services to sites.
Delivery of support programs and projects.
Provision of connected and coordinated services.
Delivery of capacity building strategies for sites, regions and state office.
Development of risk management strategies and options for sites.
Only Current DECD employees are eligible to apply for these positions
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Recruitment
Recruitment is responsible for processing all applications for employment with DECD for the
teacher and ancillary employment pools. The unit provides high quality customer services
including:
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Responding to phone, email, written and personal queries concerning the Minimum
Requirements for employment with DECD.
Maintaining quality assurance and accuracy of the information contained within
applications.
Providing a consultancy service to universities and other DECD units.
Providing information sessions for university graduates and people seeking employment
with DECD.
Assisting site leaders by providing consultancy support relating to applicants.
HR Improvements
HR Improvement is responsible within HRWD for the identification, management, review and
implementation of:
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Document, records & web information management
Process improvement and monitoring service delivery
Business improvement projects
Quality assurance and data integrity
On-line help
Strategic Recruitment and Retention
The Strategic Recruitment and Retention Team is responsible for the development and
implementation of a range of programs and initiatives designed to attract and retain graduates,
teachers, Aboriginal trainees and leaders to DECD, particularly in areas of need.
This is achieved through:
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Consultation, collaboration and promotion with other DECD work units, schools and
regions.
Establishing and maintaining strong links with tertiary partners.
Providing a high quality service in responding to a range of enquires and requests from
current and potential clients.
Corporate HR Services
Corporate HR Services is responsible for providing HR advice and service to DECD Managers and
employees located in State Office, Regional Offices or other non-school sites by:
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Providing information and support to Executives, Managers and staff on a broad range of
HR related matters.
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Reviewing, implementing and promoting best practice human resource systems, processes
and activities.
Promoting employment initiatives – Public Sector Special Employment Programs and
Redeployment.
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HR Systems and Employee Services
Employee Services Unit
The Employee Services Unit supports sites, Shared services Payroll and Site HR to:
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Maintain accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages and allowances for DECD
employees.
Follow up rejected schedules from Shared Services Payroll to ensure payment of
employees.
Only current DECD employees are eligible to apply for these positions
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HR Systems Team Unit
The HR Systems Team works to support and maintain the Human Resource Management
Systems (HRMS) through:
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Ongoing online system development.
Testing of system developments.
Data Cleansing as required.
Training and communicating regular releases of system updates
Positions within Workforce Management
An expression of interest is invited from applicants for a range of Education Act and Public Sector
Act positions.
Eligibility:
S101B Education Act Vacancies, Levels 2-5
Applicants for S101B positions do not require teacher registration or a current authority to teach.
Applicants are required to gain a Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) childrelated employment screening prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every three
years. Applicants for s101B positions must meet DECD minimum employment requirements
relevant to the position before taking up the appointment.
Applicants for s101B positions do not need to be currently employed by DECD to register interest
to the included in the pool.
Successful applicants will be appointed under the Education Act and receive conditions that are
similar to Public Sector Act conditions.
Education Act, Seconded Teacher Levels 1-3
Applicants for Seconded Teacher positions must hold a SA teacher registration or be registered to
teach in SA, and either be a permanent DECD employee or meet DECD minimum employment
requirements before taking up an appointment, which includes:
An active online application for employment as a teacher with the DECD Employable Teacher
Register, South Australian teacher registration, a cleared on-line employment declaration,
Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training (previously known as Mandatory Notification), First Aid
certification and Australian residency or a work permit for the period of the position.
Successful applicants will remain under the Education Act, but be appointed to the following
conditions:
STL1 - Retain Teacher conditions
STL2 & 3 - Retain Teacher conditions if initial appointment is for up to 1 term. For 1 term and over
conditions are similar to Public Sector Act conditions.
Specific duties will vary with the role. These roles include Senior Human Resource Consultant and
Recruitment Consultant. All positions are accountable to the relevant Assistant Director or
Manager.
Public Sector Act Levels ASO 1 – 5
Applicants for PS Act positions are required to have a current Department for Communities and
Social Inclusion (DCSI) child-related employment screening prior to being employed which is
required to be renewed every three years before expiry and will be employed under Public Sector
Act conditions.
Only current DECD employees are eligible to apply for these positions.
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Location
Based in the Education Centre, 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide, the work may involve work with
regions and sites, out of hours work, intra state and interstate travel.
Term of Appointment: Maximum of six months.
At the conclusion of their appointment, permanent employees of DECD will be placed according to
the terms of their substantive appointment and the policies in operation at the time.
Applicants who are not permanent employees of DECD or are from another public sector
organisation do not hold placement rights with DECD at the conclusion of the appointment.
Selection Process
Eligible staff wishing to be placed on the Register of Interest for a short term position should
forward an expression of interest on the attached proforma (Registration of Interest), and include a
brief curriculum vitae (not exceeding 1500 words), to:
Mahia Newman
Level 2, 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 8226 4360
Email: mahia.newman@sa.gov.au
Only current DECD employees are eligible to apply for these positions
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REGISTRATION FORM
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
REGISTRATION of INTEREST
Please complete and forward this form together with a brief curriculum vitae to Mahia Newman
Email: mahia.newman@sa.gov.au
SECTION A:
Personal Details
Surname:
Contact
Details:
Given Names:
Work Phone:
Title:
Home/Mobile:
Email:
Postal Address:
SECTION B:
Current Employment Details
Work Site:
Current Position:
Classification/Salary:
DECD ID Number:
Teacher Registration Number:
Current employment category (double click box to make selection):
Time
Ongoing
Contract
Full Time
Part
Area of skill/experience
Please indicate your area(s) of skill/experience/knowledge:
Administration
Other (please list below)
Project planning, development & management
OnLine Learning and Resource Development
Human Resources
Policy Advice/Development
Site based curriculum
Availability for Appointment to Workforce Management
Full-Time
Part-Time (please indicate):
SA Teacher
Registration
Yes
If tick “Yes” to SA
Teacher registration
then able to register
as:
No
STL and 101B roles
FTE /
days per week
Teacher Reg. expiry
date:
If tick “No” to SA
Teacher registration
then only able to
register as:
Public Sector Act
(ASO) and 101B
roles only
A current Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) child-related employment screening
Yes
No
If Yes: Expiry Date:
/
/
Referees (Please note that your referees may be contacted at any time after receipt of the application)
Name:
Name:
Position Held:
Position Held:
Phone:
Phone:
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List below the most recent positions you have held (up to three) and your major achievements/contributions in those
particular roles.
Name of
Site/Unit/Depart
ment
Position held and
duration
Major achievements/contributions
Please provide evidence of your expertise in each of the areas below.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide initiative
This information will only be used for the purpose of the expression of inter est. Thank you for your interest.
Only current DECD employees are eligible to apply for these positions
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