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 Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Trade Training Centre (APY TTC) is a purpose built training facility, located at Umuwa, in the remove far north-west of South Australia. Umuwa is the centrally located administrative centre for the APY Lands. The APY TTC provides high quality industry standard vocational education training that develops competencies and skills to ensure Anangu are well positioned to participate in a competitive workforce whilst attaining their year 12 certificate. Supporting the successes of student training there is also a 24 bed facility that is provided through the APY TTC Student Accommodation.

The role facilitates and models a culture of excellence in trade training services, leading and managing a high performing team (3 staff) in the initiation, development, delivery and evaluation, of innovative vocational training strategies, plans, and services, and ensures the effective management and integration of significant financial and human resources.

The Principal Manager, APY TTC works extensively and collaboratively with peak industry and employer associations, individual employers, registered training organisations (RTO's), unions and senior personnel in the local government, non-government and tertiary sectors and interstate systems.

The role is required to consult and negotiate with, and provide advice to, industry, community and the eight APY Lands school principals and leaders to facilitate the development of appropriate school structures and preparatory support programs for young people to undertake VET Programs and Transition programs from school to work and/or further education and training. This position sits within a leadership support structure (LET+, Local Education Team Plus) which includes Education Director (ED), Assistant ED and other specialist leaders. There is an expectation that all leaders use the Department for Education policies and procedures as the framework for decision making.

Qualifications:
Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification
Desirable: Relevant graduate qualification in education/vocational education. Provide First Aid certification. Relevant vocational qualification.

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.

Remuneration:
MAS3 - $127,859 per annum (1.0FTE), plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Locality allowance and Housing
An Attraction and Retention allowance may be negotiated.

Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Hoile, Principal Manager APY TTC, via email: [email protected]

Application Instructions:
For information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number: 693031
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than 1500 words addressing the key competencies in the Position Description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time contract role (1.0FTE), initial 3 year contract.
This position is based in Umuwa in the remote far north-west of South Australia.

Applications close: 11/9/2025 11pm

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.