Deputy Director-GeneralFull-time ExecutiveCloses: 03 January 2025Classification: Executive Level 3.3Salary: $420,384 - $437,249 depending on current superannuation arrangements plus superannuationPosition No: E716Directorate: EducationAdvertised (Gazettal date): 11 December 2024Contact Officer: Peter Steele on ****** or (02) 6205 2179Details: 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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