Program Manager

Program Manager (Part‑Time) – Provisionally Registered Early Childhood Teacher Mentoring Program

Expression of Interest – subject to successful contract award

About the opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced program leaders to support the delivery of a proposed Provisionally Registered Early Childhood Teacher Mentoring Program in South Australia. The program is designed to support provisionally registered Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) to progress to full registration through high‑quality mentoring, professional learning, and Communities of Practice.

This is an expression of interest only. Appointment to the role is contingent on successful contract award and final agreement on scope and resourcing.

The role

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and coordination of the mentoring program, ensuring high‑quality delivery, effective governance, and strong engagement with stakeholders.

The role is expected to:

• Lead program mobilisation, planning, and delivery oversight
  


• Act as the primary point of contact with the Office for Early Childhood Development
  


• Establish and manage governance, reporting, and contract management processes
  


• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of facilitators, mentors, and portfolio advisors
  


• Monitor risks, quality, timelines, and performance against agreed milestones
  


• Support evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement across the program
  

Indicative commitment

• Part‑time, approximately 0.4–0.6 FTE (indicative)
  


• Fixed‑term or consultancy arrangement (to be confirmed following contract award)
  

Requirements

About you

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex education or workforce development programs
  


• Strong understanding of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector
  


• Experience working with government clients and managing reporting and governance requirements
  


• Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination, and leadership skills
  


• Experience overseeing professional learning, mentoring, or capability‑building initiatives (desirable)
  

How this role may be referenced

With consent, individuals may be referenced as proposed or indicative personnel within a government tender submission.

How to express interest

Please submit:

• A CV
  


• A short statement outlining relevant experience and availability subject to contract award
  

Benefits