Team Leader Initial Integration and Education (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Migration Office operates daily in the exciting political environment of all migration issues. We are responsible for foreign nationals' permits, implement the federal foreign nationals and asylum law, issue biometric Swiss passports and foreign nationals' identity cards, and provide care and integration in our asylum centres.

The Migration Office is looking for a

Team Leader Initial Integration and Education (m/f/d)

for the Sonneblick Asylum Centre in Walzenhausen/AR from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: Walzenhausen/AR

What to expect

• You lead the Initial Integration and Education department both professionally and personally and develop it further together with your team
• You coordinate and accompany the integration and educational offers for adults and children in the centre
• You work in the centre's management team and actively contribute to the further development of concepts, processes, and offers
• You maintain collaboration with authorities, educational partners, placement companies, as well as other internal and external stakeholders
• Additionally, you take on operational tasks in adult education or the initial integration area and stay close to practice

What distinguishes you

• You have completed vocational or tertiary education in the social, pedagogical, or agogic field and have several years of leadership experience
• You have experience in one or more of the areas of migration, education, integration, or care
• You have a positive view of people, lead strength-oriented and on an equal footing, and know how to inspire and develop people with your energy and clear attitude
• You work in a structured manner, take responsibility, and keep an overview even in demanding situations
• Good IT user skills and foreign language skills complete your profile

What we offer

• A varied leadership role with scope for design and social relevance
• The opportunity to actively shape and further develop integration and education
• A committed and interdisciplinary team with appreciative collaboration
• Insight into different cultures and languages
• Diverse training opportunities as well as attractive social benefits of the Canton of St. Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

For further information, Gordana Gessner, Centre Manager, is happy to assist you at 058 229 87 98. You can also find an overview of our work area at www.asylzentren.sg.ch.