Director, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Teaching, Learning & Student Wellbeing

Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

• Join a leadership group transforming education and make a difference to students across NSW
• Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 role with a remuneration range of $201,350- $225,453 per annum
• Based in Parramatta with flexible work options

About us

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the role

The Director of the Office to the Deputy Secretary is the driving force behind the success of the Deputy Secretary and Executive Directors in their leadership of the division. This role is all about turning strategy into action—leading projects, managing communications, and offering sharp, strategic advice to help achieve the Department's objectives. The Director will work at the heart of decision-making, ensuring that key initiatives run smoothly, while supporting the Deputy Secretary with executive and secretariat services. Your ability to think ahead and keep things on track will be crucial in making a real impact on the Department's goals.

About you

You are a strategic leader with a strong track record in driving initiatives and managing complex projects. With expertise in tactical planning and executive support, you translate high-level goals into actionable outcomes that align with the Department's objectives. Your proactive communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of projects. Your ability to think critically and strategically, while balancing operational demands, ensures that plans are not only executed efficiently but also contribute to long-term success. You have proven experience in project management, with a knack for turning high-level goals into actionable steps that lead to measurable outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in large complex organisation.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Interested?

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Sunday, 16 March 2025

Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Zara Weiss at executiverecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au.

Please note:

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at dandi@det.nsw.edu.au or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.