The position

Reporting directly to the Principal, this executive leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction and operational leadership of the School’s people, workplace culture, human resources and industrial relations functions.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role ensures that CGGS attracts, develops and retains high-performing staff, while fostering a values-aligned culture that supports wellbeing, engagement and professional growth.

A defining component of the role is leadership of the School’s employee value proposition, ensuring the School continues to be an employer of choice, attracting, developing and retaining excellent staff in the teaching and professional domains.

The role provides authoritative advice to the Principal and Board on workforce strategy, industrial relations, organisational capability, and people-related risk, ensuring that workforce considerations are embedded across the School’s operations, culture and governance.

This is a full time, 5-year contract position to commence in January 2027. A full position description can be found on the Employment page of our website: https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers

Working at CGGS: The details Your place. Your purpose. Your possible.

Your key benefits:

- Competitive remuneration packages
- Discounted fees.
- Free onsite gym and heated pool.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flu vaccinations.

Your professional advancement:

- Authentic and practical leadership development opportunities.
- Significant time allowances for leadership positions.




- A generous professional learning budget.
- Support for Graduate teachers.
- Pathways to Experienced Teacher and HALT certification.
- Opportunities to be part of committees to learn and grow.
- Annual TQI accredited courses and compliance training.
- Active research and conference presentation opportunities.
- Formal appraisal process for professional development and career advancement.
- First Aid training.

How to apply

Your application package should include the following information.

1: Cover letter Please provide a brief statement (one page) outlining what you would bring to this position, what you would expect to achieve in the role and reflect on your experience in relation to the role responsibilities.

2: Curriculum Vitae

- Contact information
- Employment history and subjects taught
- Education and qualifications
- Other skills and achievements
- Citizenship or confirmation of right to work in Australia

3: Referee details Please include the contact information of three referees, including your current line manager. Referees will be contacted after interviews have taken place and only after prior consultation with you.

4: Submit your application Submit your application via the online application form on the Employment page of our website https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers Queries regarding this position should be directed via email to [email protected]

Applications for this position close: 9.00am Monday 24 August 2026. Although we reserve the right to make an early appointment should a suitable candidate apply.

📌 Executive Director – People and Workplace Relations (Deakin)
🏢 Canberra Girls' Grammar School
📍 Deakin