Closes: 18 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation

Position No: 48133

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 August 2026

Contact Officer: Murray McKay on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9756

Details: The Senior Director, Inclusion, under broad direction, is responsible for the management of policy implementation and projects and the provision of advice to senior executive in the area of Disability Education as well as oversight of the operational components of inclusive education processes. This work takes a student focused and evidence-based approach to support inclusive education and student engagement in all ACT government schools.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable:

- Extensive experience in and/or knowledge of working in inclusive and disability education.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 4 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a one-page pitch that highlights your skills and experience,



highlighting your extensive experience in and/or knowledge of working in inclusive and disability education. Please also include a current curriculum vitae/resume and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the effective administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 4 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

📌 Senior Director Inclusive Education | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra