Closes: 20 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation

Position No: 45554

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 October 2026

Contact Officer: Rebecca Bray on [email protected] or (02) 6207 6341

Details: This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a team responsible for the detailed development and implementation of the ACT Education Directorate’s approach to gender equality and inclusion in ACT public schools. The successful candidate will develop the policy setting that fosters gender equality and inclusion in ACT public schools, along with professional learning, strategies, programs and other supports that will increase the gender equality and inclusion capability of school-based staff.

They will lead a team of coaches who will support schools to deliver contemporary gender and inclusion practice and develop teacher capability to ensure students have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to engage in respectful relationships and to reject attitudes and/or behaviours that lead to gender-based violence in our community. They will work closely with schools to ensure that respectful relationships, sexuality and consent education meets student needs.

They will also work closely with community-based organisations and experts who provide support on contemporary issues of gender equality and inclusion. The team will host events and gather student voice to ensure that the approach to gender equality reflects student needs.

We are committed to creating an inclusive setting where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,



people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

- Qualifications in education or health related fields is preferred. Experience in the primary prevention of gender-based violence and a deep understanding of the evidence base underpinning Respectful Relationships Education will be considered highly desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position available 5 January 2027 until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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 provide:

- A written response to the Selection Criteria (max three pages).
- A current curriculum vitae 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 efficient 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 5 January 2027 until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

📌 Director Gender Equality in Schools | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra