International Education Services Skills Register
Registration of Interest
Registration of interest is compiled annually. Registration will be valid from 1 July of one year, to 30 June of the
following year – ie, annually, for a financial year.
Short term vacancies within International Education Services (IES) 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 International Education Services
International Education Services (IES) is responsible for providing leadership in the development
and management of international education in South Australian government schools.
The IES vision is for DECD, trading as South Australian Government Schools, to be recognised as a
competitive exporter of quality international education products and services.
IES services include:
 promoting and selling DECD school places, study tours and adult training programs overseas
 placing overseas students in SA government schools
 arranging homestay accommodation for full-fee paying students
 quality assuring schools and homestay providers hosting international students
 providing an enrolment service for dependants of tertiary international students
 managing DECD exchange and scholarship programs
 regulating SA student exchange organisations and schools
Programs managed by IES:
 International Student Program for fee-paying overseas students
 Study Tours for groups of fee-paying overseas students
 Adult Training Programs for overseas teachers, school leaders and public servants
 Dependants of International Tertiary Students Enrolment for both fee-paying and fee-exempt
dependants
 DECD Exchange & Scholarship Programs for teachers
 SA Student Exchange Registration Committee which registers and regulates student
exchange organisations and schools in all sectors.
Policy base:
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
The ESOS Act and associated legislation is the legal framework governing the responsibility of
education institutions towards overseas students
Commonwealth Register for Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
The CRICOS register lists all Australian education providers that offer courses to people studying in
Australia on student visas and the courses offered.
Positions within International Education Services
An expression of interest is invited from applicants for Seconded Teacher positions.
Eligibility:
Education Act, Seconded Teacher Levels 1-3
Applicants for Seconded Teacher positions must hold a SA teacher registration or be able to register
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:
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. All positions are accountable to the Director, International
Education.
Location
Based in the Education Centre, Ground Floor West, 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide, the work may
involve out of hours work, interstate and overseas 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:
Marilyn Sleath
Director, International Education
GPO Box 1152, Adelaide SA 5001
Email: Marilyn.Sleath@sa.gov.au
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REGISTRATION FORM
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES
REGISTRATION of INTEREST
Please complete and forward this form together with a brief curriculum vitae to
Marilyn Sleath, Director International Education
Email: Marilyn.Sleath@sa.gov.au
SECTION A:
Personal Details
Surname:
Given Names:
Contact Details: Work Phone:
Home/Mobile:
Title:
Email:
Postal Address:
SECTION B:
Current Employment Details
Work Site:
Current Position:
Classification/Salary:
DECS ID Number:
Teacher Registration Number:
Current employment category (double click box to make selection):
Ongoing
Contract
Full Time
Part Time
Area of skill/experience
Australian Curriculum - Primary
Australian Curriculum – Secondary
Australian Curriculum - Standards, Assessment & Reporting
Australian Curriculum – General Capabilities & Cross
Curriculum Priorities
Subject expertise:
Primary Assistant Principal
Primary Principal
Secondary Assistant Principal
Secondary Principal
International education
Other
Availability for Appointment to International Education Services
Full-Time
SA Teacher Registration
If tick “Yes” to SA Teacher
registration then register:
Part-Time (please indicate):
Yes
No
STL and 101B roles
FTE /
days per week
Teacher Reg. expiry date:
If tick “No” to SA Teacher
registration then register:
101B roles only
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
Position held and
duration
Major achievements/contributions
Please provide evidence of your expertise in each of the areas below.
High level oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in an educational setting
This information will only be used for the purpose of the expression of interest. Thank you for your interest.
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