Director, Educational Leadership, Gordon

Contract: Full‑time temporary role for up to 2 years (possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing employment)

Location: Macquarie Park with flexible work options

Salary: Public Service senior executive band 1 role with a remuneration range of $255,878 – $280,824 per annum

About the role

The Director, Educational Leadership has a key strategic role in supporting the continuous improvement of principals and schools in NSW public schools to ensure that the work of schools is evidence‑based and responsive to the needs of all students from preschool to year 12.

The Director will develop professional relationships with principals that are collegial, constructive, informed and insightful. Directors will spend significant time with individual principals to gain a deep understanding of the challenges and student and staff improvement opportunities at each school.

This role is a critical member of the leadership team responsible for the delivery of educational outcomes that align with the Department’s strategy and put students and young people at the centre of all our decision making.

You are a leader who achieves outstanding results with your people and can bring our values of Service, Excellence, Equity, Accountability, Trust and Integrity into everything you do.

You will join an executive team focused on driving improved ways of working to deliver meaningful and long‑lasting impact.



You are a seasoned people leader and will have a robust track record in managing stakeholder relationships. You will have the knowledge and capacity to provide outstanding leadership and foster excellence in research, education and training.

Requirements

- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in education
- Significant experience in managing and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check)
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education
- Evidence of ability to evaluate situations and information, combined with the ability to consult with others in order to inform, facilitate and expedite decision making
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills

Eligibility and Compliance

- As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years).

Benefits

- A value driven organisation that supports versatile working and offers work life balance

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

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