Closes: 03 November 2026

Classification: School Leader C
Salary: $145,938 - $149,107 plus superannuation
Position No: 45715
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 October 2026
Contact Officer: Danielle Banks on [email protected]

Details: The Positive Behaviour for Learning Team is seeking a agile and innovative individual, with demonstrated leadership experience in a school-based setting, to fulfil the role of PBL External Coach. The successful applicant will work within a high achieving team delivering current Education Directorate Future of Education objectives.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment 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:

Highly Desirable: Experience and skills in Coaching, Experience in leading the implementation of Positive Behaviour for Learning in a school‑based setting.

Mandatory -

- A minimum of 4 years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
- Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to obtain TQI.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.



For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Notes: Office based conditions apply to this role. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please read the How to Apply section of the job advertisement and submit your statement of claims based on the five leadership capabilities in the school leadership capability framework outlined in the application package (maximum five pages), curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees. Your application should outline your capacity to undertake the role with reference to the duties described and the impact your leadership has had on continuous improvement outcomes for the school environment.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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

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.

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📌 Assistant Director Positive Behaviour for Learning | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Education
📍 Canberra