Deputy Director-General
Full-time Executive Closes: 03 January 2025 Classification: Executive Level 3.3
Salary: $420,384 - $437,249 depending on current superannuation arrangements plus superannuation
Position No: E716
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 December 2024
Contact Officer: Peter Steele on or (02) 6205 2179
Details: The Education Directorate has a temporary vacancy commencing 3 February 2025 for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension up to nine months, to fill the position of Deputy Director-General.
The Deputy Director-General (DDG) will assist the Director-General (DG) to achieve a reduction in the equity gap, an increase in learning gain demonstrated within each school and a high level of student and family engagement.
The DDG will assist the DG to ensure the effective implementation of the ACT Education Directorate Strategic Plan 2022-25.
The DDG will work closely with other senior leaders, school leaders and key stakeholders to improve a system-level approach to education reform and school improvement.
The DDG will lead the organisational approach to implementation of strategic priorities and national reform initiatives.
The DDG will monitor and accelerate system-level improvement that results in improved learning and development outcomes for students.
The Deputy Director-General will work with and may deputise for the Director-General to:
provide high-level policy advice to the Minister for Education; develop a culture of safety first and build capability to strengthen inclusive education services; foster quality teaching by building the professional capability of school leadership and educators; implement ACT Government policy on early childhood education and care and school education; manage and drive continuous improvement in the delivery of public education.
The Deputy Director-General will:
lead integration of policy and services across the organization; promote a strong and collaborative culture through effective communication and links with internal and external partners and the broader community; implement ACT Government policy on school education for all school-age students; drive continuous improvement in the delivery of early childhood, primary, secondary and senior secondary education in ACT public schools; monitor enterprise and strategic risk.
The function also provides direct advice to the Director-General for the Minister and the Cabinet as required.
To apply: Interested candidates should submit a one-page Expression of Interest and a current curriculum vitae (including the contact details of two referees).
Note: Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only and is open to current ACTPS employees.
The preferred commencement date of the successful applicant is 3 February 2025; however, this is subject to negotiation.
Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $420,384 - $437,249 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant.
This includes a cash component of $374,784.
Applications should be submitted directly to the contact officer.
Note: Temporary vacancy commencing 3 February 2025 for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension up to nine months.
This position is only open to current ACTPS employees.
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